What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Instrumentation and Electrical (IE) Supervisor position at Ergon Inc.?
Position Summary
The Instrumentation and Electrical (IE) Supervisor leads the IE division within the PCR Maintenance group. This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining electrical, automation, and instrumentation infrastructure across Ergon's nationwide operations. The IE Supervisor oversees personnel, resources, safety, compliance, scheduling, and system performance while collaborating closely with other Maintenance and Fired Equipment Supervisors to support the full PCR network.
This position plays a key role in developing and managing operational systems, procedures, training, and continuous improvement initiatives related to IE services.
This position can be located at any of our maintenance shop locations: Vicksburg, MS, Inman, SC or Ennis, TX. This position can also work out of our corporate offices in Flowood, MS.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
Experience & Education
Benefits
At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Job Role: I&E Supervisor
Location: Flowood, MS, Vicksburg, MS, Inman, SC, Ennis, TX
The Instrumentation and Electrical (IE) Supervisor leads the IE division within the PCR Maintenance group. This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining electrical, automation, and instrumentation infrastructure across Ergon's nationwide operations. The IE Supervisor oversees personnel, resources, safety, compliance, scheduling, and system performance while collaborating closely with other Maintenance and Fired Equipment Supervisors to support the full PCR network.
This position plays a key role in developing and managing operational systems, procedures, training, and continuous improvement initiatives related to IE services.
This position can be located at any of our maintenance shop locations: Vicksburg, MS, Inman, SC or Ennis, TX. This position can also work out of our corporate offices in Flowood, MS.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Lead, coach, and supervise IE Technicians to ensure high-quality service and safe work practices.
- Develop job profiles, training requirements, and performance expectations for IE team members.
- Interview, hire, and support onboarding of new employees.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture.
- Establish and maintain inspection, preventive maintenance, and service programs for IE infrastructure across the Ergon network.
- Build and manage weekly work schedules to support both planned and unplanned maintenance needs.
- Coordinate personnel, materials, and resources to complete maintenance activities efficiently.
- Be on call as needed to support equipment breakdowns and coordinate Corporate Maintenance resources.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and federal regulations related to IE activities.
- Manage compliance programs and audits for electrical tools, arc-flash PPE, and related equipment.
- Drive safety initiatives and foster a culture that prioritizes safe work practices.
- Manage IE equipment records, inspections, and failure data to prevent repeat issues.
- Develop and manage spare parts and equipment inventory critical to IE infrastructure.
- Maintain equipment records in SAP, including equipment creation, data updates, and location changes.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of work orders in SAP, MaintainX, and the Work Order Dashboard.
- Support purchasing activities including parts receiving, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
- Work with Shop Supervisors, Corporate Maintenance leadership, and Operations to share resources across the national footprint.
- Collaborate with the Automation division to support commissioning, new installations, and ongoing IE infrastructure needs.
- Communicate with business units to provide technical guidance and support.
- Partner with Operations to identify plant-specific preventive maintenance needs.
- Promote maintenance best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements such as 5S activities, process optimization, tool evaluation, and data tracking.
- Implement and manage MaintainX to support daily operations, inventory, work orders, procedures, and compliance programs.
- Available for out-of-town and overnight assignments as required.
- Perform other related maintenance or administrative duties as requested.
Experience & Education
- Minimum of 8 years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical and instrumentation systems OR
- Bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, construction, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industrial experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and think strategically
- Strong customer focus with the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows-based systems
- Ability to work in job-site environments for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including bending, climbing, crouching, and reaching
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain)
- Willingness to travel and work overnight as needed
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check
Benefits
At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching & profit sharing
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Tuition assistance
- Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're the experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way.
- Respectful Relationships: And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Job Role: I&E Supervisor
Location: Flowood, MS, Vicksburg, MS, Inman, SC, Ennis, TX