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Job Title
Sr E&I Supervisor Planner
Location
Calvert City, KY
Employment Type
Full-Time, Exempt
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Supervisor / Planning Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant-wide electrical distribution and process control systems. This position provides hands-on leadership to Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians while driving maintenance planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives in support of plant operations. Reporting to the I&E Manager, this role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Environmental teams to maintain compliance, improve asset reliability, and support production objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Directly supervise and mentor up to 16 hourly Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians
- Provide technical leadership and coaching to promote high-quality maintenance execution
- Conduct meaningful safety meetings and reinforce site safety programs
Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Review maintenance work requests and generate detailed work orders
- Manage and prioritize maintenance backlog in coordination with Operations and Engineering
- Lead planning and scheduling meetings to optimize labor and equipment availability
- Coordinate maintenance activities with other craft groups and external contractors
- Review work plans to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and correctly
Electrical & Instrumentation Reliability
- Oversee plant-wide electrical distribution and process control systems
- Assess electrical infrastructure effectiveness and recommend improvement projects
- Lead or support implementation of electrical and reliability improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate equipment history and maintenance records within the CMMS
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Coordinate with Environmental teams to maintain regulatory compliance and documentation
- Support and uphold the company's Integrated Management System
- Provide feedback and performance data to Operations and Maintenance Engineering teams
Materials & Vendor Coordination
- Source MRO parts and plant supplies by coordinating with approved suppliers
- Support cost-effective purchasing and material availability for maintenance activities
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
OR - High school diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Journeyman or equivalent
Technical Skills
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in industrial environments
- Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (Allen Bradley preferred)
- Process instrumentation (e.g., Rosemount, pH analyzers, MicroMotion)
- Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement skills
- Ability to interpret electrical codes, standards, and technical documentation
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Proven ability to drive improvements through innovation and collaboration
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
- High-voltage experience (13.2 kV and/or 161 kV systems)
- HVAC systems maintenance experience
- SAP CMMS experience
- Six Sigma certification or similar continuous improvement training
Work Environment & Expectations
- Works closely with Management, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and Environmental teams
- Must follow all federal, state, local, and corporate safety, environmental, and quality requirements
- Position requires presence on-site in a manufacturing environment
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead and influence plant-wide electrical reliability
- High-impact role supporting critical production operations
- Collaborative environment with strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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