Hybrid Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor na BiOrigin Specialty Products

The Company: 

 At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry. We hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars in which we build our community; teamwork, employee investment, integrity, problem solving, and trust.

 Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor leads a team of electricians, instrumentation repair technician(s) and Controls Engineer in the areas of safety, quality, and maintenance for all equipment to meet department and site goals. As a working Supervisor the successful candidate will have knowledge of electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. Other responsibilities include facilitating team meetings and training; identifying safety, environmental, quality & production issues; collaborating with the production team to maximize productivity and minimize cost and reduce waste; developing the skill set of associates and proactively addressing team issues or concerns.

Job Duties

Lead a team of electricians, instrumentation technicians, controls engineers and outside vendors to meet department and site goals in equipment and building safety, quality, and maintenance through:

• Ensuring the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concerns.
• Driving an electrical safety culture based on NFPA 70E compliance.
• Actively leading and developing the electrical maintenance team to ensure effective communication across & between shifts and with the production teams.
• Effectively implementing training resources to build team capacity by enhancing and building the team's technical skills.
• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Utilize reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure production volume, quality, and overall uptime goals are met.
• Apply electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery, and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial environments.
• Oversees, the work of the Controls Engineer in testing, adjustment, or installation of electronic equipment such as industrial controls, circuit boards, and switches, and reprogramming PLC controls.
• Use computer-based programs to prioritize maintenance requests, manage maintenance inventory, and plan and schedule the weekly work for the electrical department.
• Research and procure necessary parts for repairs/upgrades.
• Ensure that the work environment is free of hazards and that employees are trained to perform work safely.
• Lead and conduct meetings in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor as required with employees and/or department staff to communicate changes or present production information.

Experience / Qualifications 

• 5+ years working in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical and controls experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives, with the ability to lead a team to a high level of safety performance.
• Experience with HMI and VFD hardware
• Knowledge and experience with Allen Bradley PLC's, AC and DC drives and other industrial control components and devices
• Proficiency with Logix5000
• High level of proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Ability to program and troubleshoot AC or DC power inverters/frequency drives.
• Proven expertise in preventative and predictive maintenance systems and methods
• Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics and electrical/mechanical diagrams and drawings.
• Experience with level, pressure, temperature Instruments, and calibration
• Understand the use of a Hart 475 communicator.
• Ability to identify the root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Excellent communication skills, to include interpersonal, written, verbal, electronic, and technical writing & presentations.
• Proven track record of driving performance by building and maintaining positive relationships with associates through coaching, development and instilling a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Familiarity with the function and operation of mechanical hardware and/or packaging equipment or material handling equipment
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows-based programs, internet, and computer-based maintenance programs (iMaint, or JD Edwards)
• Willing and able to accept calls during non-business hours, as needed.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends, when necessary
• Working knowledge of business and financial concepts
• Demonstrated results in achieving and sustaining business goals.

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Frequent exposure to mill environment—hot, dusty, humid, noisy
• Occasional long workdays and on-call. Some Travel may be required.