Assistant Manager – Electrical Maintenance

Assistant Manager – Electrical Maintenance

Location: Georgetown, KY (On-site)

Reports to: Manager of Maintenance

Direct Reports: Electrical Maintenance Team Members

Job Type: Full-time | Day Shift | Monday–Friday (On-call evenings/weekends/holidays as needed)

Work authorization: US Citizens only

What exactly that we are looking For:

• A hands-on electrical maintenance leader with 10 years of electrical experience and 3–5 years of management background.
• Strong technical knowledge of PLCs, robots, servo motors, and plant electrical systems.
• Proven ability to lead crews, manage projects, budgets, and vendors.
• Someone who can balance technical expertise with people management (hiring, training, performance reviews).
• A candidate who can ensure compliance, minimize downtime, and improve efficiency in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager of Electrical Maintenance is responsible for leading the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of electrical systems in the plant. This role ensures product quality, machine safety, and uptime by supervising maintenance staff, coordinating contractors/vendors, and managing budgets, compliance, and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and lead the electrical maintenance team.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Manage Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for electrical systems, shop equipment, and machines.
• Conduct inspections (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) and ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets, vendors, work orders, and project timelines.
• Maintain documentation of electrical repairs, inspections, and safety records.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions for team members.
• Recruit, hire, and develop electrical maintenance staff.
• Manage spare parts and tool inventory to minimize downtime.
• Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions and practices.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 3–5 years of leadership/supervisory experience (Assistant Manager or higher).
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• PLCs, robotics, servo motors
• Electrical building systems (HVAC, power, controls)
• Welding/fabrication (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and control diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• AA degree required (Electrical or related field).
• Flexibility to work on-call, including evenings/weekends/holidays when required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work split between office and non-temperature-controlled shop floor.
• Must be able to lift/carry 10–30 lbs., climb, bend, twist, squat, and stand for extended periods.
• Frequent use of computer, phone, and tools.