ELECTRICAL PATROL SUPERVISOR – HOT ROLLING MILL (HRM)

Department: Maintenance – Hot Rolling Mill (HRM)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: HRM Maintenance Manager
Shift: 12-hour rotational shifts (details below)
Start Date: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3–5+ years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Steel manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Candidates from similar industries — pulp & paper, mining, oil & gas, or heavy automation-driven production facilities — will be considered

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Familiarity with automation technologies, industrial controls, high-voltage systems, and electrical schematics
• Hands-on experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and safety instrumentation systems
• Ability to interpret and troubleshoot electrical diagrams, logic ladders, and control system layouts
• Experience working with SAP maintenance management systems and other technical reporting tools

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• 442A Electrical Trade License highly preferred
• Candidates with Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology diplomas/degrees will be considered if they bring strong hands-on troubleshooting experience

LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILLS:

• Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required — they actively develop technicians into leadership roles
• Ability to lead by example, coach team members, and foster a collaborative team culture
• A “boots on the ground” leadership style is strongly valued — you’ll be directly involved in
  troubleshooting and problem-solving alongside your team

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a hands-on, technically strong leader to join their HRM maintenance team as an Electrical Patrol Supervisor. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a small team of electricians and technicians, providing hands-on troubleshooting for complex electrical and automation systems, and ensuring equipment uptime and operational reliability in one of their most critical production areas.
This position is essential to supporting continuous production operations, optimizing maintenance practices, and enabling long-term improvements across the HRM division.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a small team of electricians, technicians, and apprentices working within the HRM
• Act as the first responder to electrical and automation breakdowns, ensuring minimal production downtime
• Plan, coordinate, and execute short- and mid-term preventive maintenance activities and strategies
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems, with a focus on Allen Bradley PLCs (Siemens and Mitsubishi acceptable)
• Diagnose issues involving VFDs, high-voltage drives, sensors, controls, and industrial safety systems
• Use SAP to manage work orders, report maintenance activities, and track KPIs
• Partner closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams to resolve complex

operational challenges

• Identify opportunities for process optimization, equipment upgrades, and efficiency improvements within the HRM division
• Ensure compliance with stringent safety and quality standards, promoting a safety-first culture across the team