Electrical Supervisor

Shear International Co. Ltd is looking for a Electrical Supervisor in its Steel Foundry & Iron Casting Factory in Jeddah KSA. The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all electrical maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting activities in the facility. This includes managing a team of electricians, ensuring equipment reliability, compliance with safety standards, and minimizing downtime of critical systems such as furnaces, cranes, compressors, and control panels. The role ensures uninterrupted power supply and safe operation of all electrical infrastructure.

🔌 Key Responsibilities:

🔧 Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Supervise installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, panels, motors, drives, and control equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults in foundry-specific machinery including induction furnaces, molding lines, cranes, and compressors.
• Monitor and ensure reliable operation of power distribution systems and backup systems (e.g., generators, UPS).

📋 Planning & Supervision:

• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Allocate tasks to electricians and monitor job completion with quality and safety.
• Coordinate with production and mechanical teams to ensure minimum downtime.

🛡️ Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce electrical safety standards and implement lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, plant safety rules, and ISO/OSHA standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of electrical installations and equipment.

📊 Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and test results.
• Use CMMS to update job status, fault reports, and equipment history logs.
• Report breakdown trends and propose solutions for recurring issues.

⚙️ Spare Parts & Inventory:

• Monitor inventory of electrical spares, tools, and consumables.
• Raise requisitions for parts in coordination with the procurement department.

📌 Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in a heavy industrial or foundry environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, switchgear, and industrial wiring practices.
• Strong understanding of single-line diagrams, control circuits, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance reporting systems.

✅ Preferred Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and implement field changes.
• Good communication skills and familiarity with shift-based maintenance environments.
• Quick decision-making under pressure with a safety-first mindset.