Description The E&I Crew Supervisor oversees all electrical and instrumentation activities within a facility or plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls. This role manages a team of electricians, instrument technicians, and E&I specialists, providing direction, technical support, and leadership for maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution. Requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES LEADERSHIP & CREW MANAGMENT • Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities for E&I technicians and electricians. • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to support skill development and high-quality work. • Ensure adequate staffing for routine operations, shutdowns, outages, and emergency support. • Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefs, and team meetings to maintain alignment. ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION MAINTENANCE • Oversee maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of electrical systems (low–medium voltage), instrumentation, and control equipment. • Ensure proper execution of preventive and predictive maintenance tasks. • Troubleshoot complex electrical and instrumentation issues in coordination with engineering and reliability teams. • Support testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for new systems and equipment. SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & QUALITY • Enforce electrical safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, NEC/NFPA 70E or relevant region-specific codes). • Ensure compliance with instrumentation and electrical codes, standards, and plant policies. • Review and approve job safety analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Place Exams, permits, and work plans for E&I work. • Conduct field audits to ensure work quality and safe practices. WORK PLANNING & COORDINATION • Collaborate with maintenance planners and schedulers to prioritize E&I work orders. • Coordinate with Operations to minimize downtime and support production needs. • Manage materials, tools, spare parts, and contractor support for E&I work. • Provide input into long-term maintenance plans and reliability improvement initiatives. DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING • Ensure accurate documentation of calibration records, electrical inspections, loop checks, and equipment history. • Maintain CMMS records for E&I work orders, labor hours, and asset information. • Track performance indicators such as PM completion, response time, equipment uptime, and crew productivity. CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and crew efficiency. • Support capital projects, upgrades, and controls modernization efforts. • Implement best practices in maintenance execution, precision electrical work, and instrumentation calibration. REQUIRED TECHINCAL SKILLS • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (motors, MCCs, drives, switchgear, distribution systems). • Expertise in instrumentation (pressure/flow/temperature transmitters, control valves, analyzers). • Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems, and industrial control networks. • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams. • Experience with CMMS software (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor, etc.). SOFT SKILLS • Strong leadership and communication skills. • Ability to mentor, train, and develop a skilled technical workforce. • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • Effective time management and prioritization in fast-paced environments. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field preferred. • 5–10+ years of experience in industrial E&I roles, with 2–5+ years in a supervisory or lead technician position. • Certifications preferred: • Journeyman or Master Electrician License (where applicable) • Electrical and Instrumentation NCCER • ISA Instrumentation Certifications (e.g., CCST) • NFPA 70E or equivalent electrical safety training • PLC/controls training