Job Description
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 42590
McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.
Electrical Supervisor
We at McCrum have an immediate opening for a full-time Electrical Supervisor in our Washburn Maine potato processing facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Supervise mentor and schedule a team of industrial electricians and Controls Techs. Foster a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and safety.
- System Maintenance: Oversee the installation troubleshooting and repair of complex electrical systems including 3-phase power distribution Motor Control Centers VFDs and instrumentation.
- Automation & PLC Support: Manage and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and HMI interfaces to minimize downtime on the production floor.
- Proactive Strategy: Maintain and execute a robust Preventative Maintenance program for all electrical assets utilizing a CMMS to track work orders and equipment reliability.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to National Electrical Code. Enforce strict adherence to LOTO and food safety standards.
- Project Management: Collaborate with the Maintenance and Production departments on facility upgrades new equipment installs and reliability audits.
- Resource Management: Oversee spare parts inventory to ensure needed parts are in stock when needed. Coordinate with external contractors and vendors.
Requirements:
- Licensure: Must hold a valid State of Maine Master Electrician License
- Experience: Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
- Industry Background: Previous experience in food processing or a high-volume manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: * Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs sensors and automated process systems.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and decisive during high-pressure equipment failures.
- Availability: Ability to work 40 + hours per week and provide on-call support as required.
McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.
Compensation Package: Starting at $27.00 USD hourly
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education/training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with the collective agreement country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: Engineering & Technical; Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn
Company: McCain Foods USA Inc.
Skills Required
- Must hold a valid State of Maine Master Electrician License
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance
- Previous experience in food processing or high-volume manufacturing
- Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints
- Strong knowledge of PLCs sensors and automated process systems
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills
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What We Do
The power it has to uplift and bring people Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22000 people our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $10 billion. Through our investment and innovation we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products including our famous French Fries and appetizers. We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles as well as building careers for the long term.
Why Work With Us
We are working to bring digital tools and data into our processes to drive efficiency automation and data-driven insights. From connecting our business enabling our supply chain supporting our customers to reinventing agriculture. So if you are a tech expert looking to join a company transforming technology think of McCain.
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