ELECTRICAL PATROL SUPERVISOR – WELDED LINE (ERW)

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Department: Maintenance – Welded Line (ERW)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: ERW Maintenance Manager
Shift: 12-hour rotational shifts (details below)
Start Date: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3–5+ years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or maintenance
• Steel manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Candidates from related industries (oil & gas, pulp & paper, mining, industrial automation) will also be considered

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency with PLC/HMI troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred, Siemens and Mitsubishi acceptable)
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, automation diagrams, and equipment drawings
• Hands-on knowledge of VFDs, sensors, high-frequency heating equipment, safety systems, and industrial controls
• Familiarity with SAP maintenance systems and other technical reporting tools

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

• 442A Electrical Trade License highly preferred
• Candidates with Electrical Engineering or Automation degrees accepted if they demonstrate strong hands-on troubleshooting capabilities

LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILLS:

• Supervisory experience preferred but not required; they are open to developing technically strong electricians into leadership roles
• Ability to lead a small team by example — boots on the ground approach rather than desk-only management
• Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn within a diverse, global company

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a hands-on, technically strong leader to join their ERW maintenance team. The Electrical Patrol
Supervisor plays a critical role in troubleshooting automation and electrical issues, leading a small team of electricians and technicians, and ensuring equipment reliability during production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and supervise a small team of electricians, technicians, and apprentices
• Act as the first point of contact for electrical and automation breakdowns on the ERW line
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting to restore equipment functionality quickly
• Implement and monitor short- and mid-term preventive maintenance plans
• Interpret and work with electrical schematics, PLC logic diagrams, and automation systems
• Ensure strict compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and production goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including production, engineering, and maintenance leadership
• Manage and track maintenance activities using SAP and other internal systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a collaborative, growth-focused culture