Electrical Maintenance Supervisor - Heavy Manufacturing

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Heavy Manufacturing

Location: Virginia | Full-Time | Day Shift with On-Call Availability

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 facilities. 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 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.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Current Electrical License in Virginia (required).
• 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.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com