Electrical Supervisor

**MAIBEC **is a dynamic Québec based company first recognized for its leadership in the wood processing industry. With 800 employees across Canada and the United States, it has established itself as a North American benchmark in integrated building cladding systems. As with its products, **MAIBEC** relies on the quality of its jobs to build a solid reputation in its community. Recognized as an employer of choice in the regions where it is established, **MAIBEC** offers a stimulating environment that ensures the professional and personal development of its people. Find out for yourself as we are currently looking for an **Electrical Supervisor** for our Maibec CanExel siding plant in East River, Nova Scotia which is conveniently located between the beautiful communities of Hubbards and Chester.

The **Electrical Supervisor **will supervise electrical staff and to coordinate activities of the electricians, diagnose equipment failures and repair problems as they arise in a manufacturing facility. Coordinate all activities in the electrical department regarding preventive/ predictive electrical maintenance, installations and modifications. To ensure all electrical equipment is maintained in safe, efficient operating condition.

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Ensure safety of all employees and contractors working in departments by driving continuous improvement towards a true safety culture. This includes supporting all corporate safety programs; developing SOP’s, identifying and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules.
- Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance and manufacturing policies and procedures) within area of responsibility.
- Drives continuous safety, quality, Process and environmental improvement through active participation and leadership with employees.
- Supervise electrical department personnel, including training, performance management and scheduling activities.
- Schedule and assign all tasks required to meet preventative/predictive electrical maintenance needs of the facility including hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics and power distribution (transformers & PDC), and motor control, variable speed drives (AC & DC) utilizing the EAM system.
- Supervise construction, installation, modification, troubleshooting and repair of equipment including EOM and Cap-X projects.
- Work closely with Vendors, Regulatory Agencies, Corporate Engineering and Project Managers to meet plant objectives, diagnose complex problems, optimize cost savings, and meet plant goals.
- Participate on multi-function site business team and manage to department budget.
- Maintain knowledge of industry-wide technological developments.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of plant electrical equipment, operations and predictive/preventative maintenance systems.
- Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental rules, laws, requirements, and applicable programs.
- Knowledge of continuous operation manufacturing process and improvement process.
- Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of PLC’s and the writing and troubleshooting of control logic, programming, HMI systems, data communications networking, electronic and instrumentation equipment.
- Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches.
- Effective leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written communication and math skills.
- Basic budgeting and financial analysis skills.
- Ability to effectively motivate, coach and lead direct reports through daily assignments and to effectively lead meetings and team assignments.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to implement change.
- Ability to use computer and programs with reasonable proficiency.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- 2 years' technical or vocational school required.
- 3+ years’ electrical/mechanical maintenance systems experience.
- Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience.
- Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:

- Office and industrial environment.
- Exposure to machinery, electrical sources, dust, chemicals and loud noise

**Maibec CanExel** offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including group insurance, pension, career mobility and more.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location