Job Description Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist / Maintenance First Line Leader

Leadership Responsibilities

• Embrace and role model Qnity Foundational Principles and Values.
• Lead a team of up to 16 direct reports across all shifts, support site wide operations.
• Accountable for personnel management of direct reports including recognition, goal setting, coverage planning for time off, and performance management.
• Ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance tasks through safe work practices, procedures, and operational discipline.
• Participate in job cycle checks and daily line walks.
• Drive good shop and job site housekeeping.
• Coach, develop and provide regular and timely safety, behavior, and performance feedback to team members to build capabilities, align on expectations, and improve team effectiveness.
• Ensure proper training, competency development, and fitness for service for all employees on the team.
• Hire, retain, and develop talent to meet current and future capabilities.
• Drive improvement in work execution quality and accuracy.
• Report schedule compliance metrics and track misses and breakdowns for the central maintenance team.
• Daily interface with contractors scheduled to perform work on behalf of the central maintenance organization, including scheduling, safety compliance, quality of work and time management.
• Ensure contractor personnel are trained in specific skills competency for assigned tasks; i.e. confined space trained etc.

Technical Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures and recurring issues.
• Provide next level support for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Support calibration and testing programs for instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure quality of interlock test procedures and other I&E central maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical recommendations for equipment upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Improve core I&E training across the site.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, PLCs, and automation platforms.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments, including exposure to noise, heat, and various weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders, access elevated platforms, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Delaware Journeyperson electrical license required along with the hours, qualifications, and willingness to achieve a Delaware master electrical license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience, either in a permanent or detail role preferred.