Crane Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Ghent, Kentucky | Industrial Manufacturing / Crane Maintenance

We are seeking an Crane Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to support the crane maintenance assignment at a metals manufacturer in Ghent, Kentucky. This is a strong opportunity for an electrical maintenance professional who wants hands-on involvement with industrial electrical equipment, troubleshooting, equipment modifications, maintenance planning, and equipment reliability. This role supports plant operations by leading technical personnel, resolving electrical equipment problems, and coordinating maintenance and engineering improvements. The team is looking for someone who can combine practical electrical knowledge with sound judgment, clear communication, and safety-focused leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate priorities and work assignments for electrical engineers and technicians supporting the assigned area.
• Investigate electrical equipment problems and implement improvements that reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Plan electrical equipment modifications, redesigns, retrofits, and installations.
• Develop project scopes, drawings, cost estimates, bids, and recommendations for management approval.
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance and verify satisfactory completion of assigned work.
• Manage maintenance work orders, job instructions, critical spare parts, and vendor coordination.
• Train and develop team members while reinforcing safe work practices, lockout/tagout, and maintenance quality.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• A technical bachelor’s degree or an advanced experience/technical background appropriate to the work.
• At least one year of experience in an industrial environment.
• Supervisory skills and demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, train, or develop others.
• Practical electrical troubleshooting and equipment problem-solving ability.
• Basic computer skills, strong written and verbal communication, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to lockout/tagout, required PPE, safe maintenance practices, and environmental compliance.

Preferred:

• Electrical maintenance experience involving industrial cranes, overhead cranes, or hoists.
• Experience with motor controls, drives, and industrial control systems.
• Electrical maintenance experience in steel, metals processing, or heavy manufacturing.
• Equipment modernization, retrofit, or installation experience.
• Root-cause analysis and preventive/predictive maintenance experience.
• Project estimating, vendor coordination, and critical spare-parts management.

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: Expected base salary of $100,000–$105,000, depending on experience.

Bonus: Averages ~20-25%. Role-specific incentive details reviewed during the hiring process.

Schedule: Full-time, on-site position involving coordination with plant Operations and Maintenance.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance resources, subject to plan terms.

Why This Opportunity

This is a strong fit for an electrical professional who wants responsibility for equipment reliability, technical improvements, and team development. The position combines maintenance execution with engineering support and offers the opportunity to improve the availability and performance of equipment supporting a manufacturing operation.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their commute or relocation plans and availability to support plant maintenance needs.

Interested?

Apply to this posting or email your resume directly to Tyler Foster – tyler@zsgtalent.com

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