What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor position at Gerdau and Careers?
- Posted on Dec 1, 2025
- Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Skilled Trades
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Virginia | Full-Time | Day Shift| Relocation Assistance within U.S.
Are you a hands-on leader with a strong electrical background and a passion for driving operational excellence in a heavy industrial environment? We’re looking for an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead critical operations across utilities, cranes, mobile equipment, and our facility. This role is key to ensuring safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.
We Have:
- A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automobile industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
- A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
- An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Path System and Training
- An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
What Your Purpose Will Be:
To be successful in this role, you will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and establishing a productive, high performing, and safety conscious working environment. The major role is to focus on all aspects related to safety, environmental, production, cost, quality, and people management.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and supervise maintenance operations across utilities, overhead cranes, mobile equipment, and building systems.
- Drive predictive, preventive, and proactive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and boost productivity.
- Train and coach team members in troubleshooting, safety, and continuous improvement methodologies (5S, Kaizen, QIS, Six Sigma).
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure seamless operations and equipment reliability.
- Conduct performance audits, trend analysis, and implement corrective action plans.
- Administer safety programs and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Utilize Maintenance Management Software and CAD tools for planning and documentation.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) OR 7 years of relevant electrical experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of AC/DC systems, motors, transformers, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
- Experience with HVAC, baghouses, switch yards, and truck scale systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, and maintenance software tools.
- A leadership mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and team development.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a high-performing team in a dynamic, safety-first environment.
- Lead impactful projects that drive real operational improvements.
- Grow your career with opportunities for advancement and professional development.
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