Title: Instrumentation Supervisor (13 direct reports)
Location: St Paul, MN
Salary: $120,000-$170,000+ 10% bonus
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Instrumentation Supervisor to lead a team of 13 technicians, including electricians and instrumentation specialists, in providing daily technical support to operations, engineering, and manufacturing personnel. This position is crucial in ensuring the long-term reliability and efficient operation of the plant's electrical and instrumentation systems. The role involves supervising a dedicated team while driving continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, and overall plant reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Supervision:
Supervise and provide technical direction to a team of 13 electricians and instrumentation technicians, ensuring daily tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
Oversee training and development programs for electrical and instrumentation teams, ensuring skill progression and compliance with safety standards.
Operational Support & Process Improvement:
Provide technical assistance and maintenance engineering support to manufacturing operations, driving improvements to existing processes and developing cost-effective manufacturing concepts.
Evaluate and improve equipment performance through strategic maintenance activities, ensuring operational uptime and minimizing downtime.
Plant Equipment Reliability & Maintenance:
Ensure the long-term reliability and availability of plant electrical and instrumentation systems by balancing operational, maintenance, and engineering activities.
Oversee and ensure proper maintenance of electrical equipment, general building wiring, motors, drives, control systems, and power distribution.
Lead the maintenance of DCS, PLC, and other control equipment, ensuring continuous operation without failure.
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis:
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues using systematic methods, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Participate in or lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and implement remedies to prevent recurrence of failures.
Capital & Expense Project Support:
Provide technical support for capital and expense projects, ensuring that maintenance considerations such as reliability, standardization, and quality are incorporated into the project design and execution.
Preventative Maintenance & Training Programs:
Develop, implement, and manage electrical and instrumentation preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Design and implement training programs for electricians and instrumentation technicians, enhancing their skills and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Compliance & Safety:
Ensure adherence to safety protocols, industry standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA), and company policies, promoting a safe working environment for all staff.
Monitor plant conditions to preclude equipment failure, ensuring that proper care is administered to all systems.
General Management Duties:
Plan, coordinate, and delegate maintenance activities to optimize resource allocation and ensure timely task completion.
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, production teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Proven experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, with strong supervisory skills managing teams of technical staff (preferably 10+ employees).
Experience with motors, drives, PLCs, control systems, and instrumentation.
Technical Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, control loops, and control networks.
Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA).
Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and instrumentation systems and implement corrective actions.
Skills & Abilities:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating equipment performance and resolving operational issues.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse teams and at all organizational levels.
Well-organized, efficient, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to access all areas of the plant, including the ability to climb, work at high elevations, and tolerate exposure to varying environmental conditions (e.g., humidity, cold, noise).