Industrial Electrician Supervisor (148661) Bachelors / Aerospace, Foundry, Steel, Casting, Injection Molding /
Versatile, collaborative, and results-driven Maintenance Electrician / Supervisor with 24+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, and team supervision. Skilled in both hands-on troubleshooting and strategic maintenance leadership, Riley has managed maintenance crews of up to 50 in unionized, multicraft environments. Recognized for driving uptime, extending equipment life cycles, and implementing preventive & predictive programs across diverse industries including pulp & paper, steel, aerospace, packaging, and power generation. Let’s be blunt — most maintenance hires can fix what’s broken. he does that, but he also fixes the system so it doesn’t keep breaking in the first place.
- He’s led big union crews.
- He’s managed multi-million-dollar equipment strategies.
- He’s delivered uptime in industries where downtime equals disaster (steel, aerospace, power, pulp/paper).
This is not your “turn-a-wrench” hire — this is a strategic maintenance leader who will drive uptime, safety, and ROI.
Ideal Fit For: Senior Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Reliability Engineering Lead, or Maintenance/Facilities Leadership roles in heavy manufacturing, aerospace, packaging, or energy sectors.
His Core Competencies
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM/TPM/CMMS)
- Unionized Maintenance Leadership – Teams of 50+
- Electrical & Mechanical Systems (PLC, HMI, Robotics, CNC)
- Capital Equipment ROI, Specification, Commissioning
- Plant Turnarounds & Reliability Engineering
- Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen / OEE Optimization
- Facilities & Power Distribution (HVAC, Substations, Transformers)
- SAP, Kronos, CMMS
How He Addresses Industry Pain Points
| Industry Pain Point | His Proven Solutions |
| Reliability issues are causing recurring breakdowns | 24+ years troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical, mechanical, and automated systems (PLCs, robotics, CNCs, arc furnaces, stamping presses). Implemented preventive & predictive maintenance programs that improved OEE and extended equipment lifecycles. |
| Weak preventive/predictive maintenance culture | Built PM/TPM programs from scratch, integrated CMMS systems (SAP, Kronos, custom tracking tools), and trained crews on data-driven maintenance. Established asset tracking initiatives at EVRAZ that gave management real-time visibility on materials, work orders, and costs. |
| High maintenance costs from poor planning | Experienced Asset Maintenance Coordinator: handled procurement, vendor negotiations, spare parts strategy, and ROI evaluation of capital equipment. Drove cost reduction through strategic sourcing and planning. |
| Reliability issues causing recurring breakdowns | Applied Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen events to permanently eliminate chronic equipment failures. Experienced in vibration testing, oil analysis, and reliability modeling to anticipate failures before they occur. |
| Union workforce challenges | Successfully supervised and coordinated unionized teams of 50+ technicians. Known for mentoring, coaching, and conducting fair performance reviews. Bridges management and craft workers, improving trust and execution. |
| Skills gap in maintenance teams | Navy-trained in electronics and avionics, with leadership training (Levels 1 & 2). Served as Relief Supervisor, mentor, and trainer for large crews. Brings a “teach-and-develop” approach to upskilling techs. |
| Expensive, slow equipment changeovers and turnarounds | Led plant turnarounds, shutdowns, and major equipment installations. Skilled in SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die), equipment commissioning, and large-scale moves of production lines. |
| Inefficient use of CMMS and poor data | At EVRAZ, created SAP-based parts/material tracking system, cutting procurement delays and improving visibility of cost performance. Skilled in Kronos and multiple CMMS systems for better scheduling and work order management. |
| Compliance and safety risks | Navy CDI (Quality Inspector) background, OSHA-10 Certified. Deep understanding of NEC, safety systems (wet pipe fire, substations, power distribution). Ensures both compliance and safe execution of maintenance. |
| Disconnect between maintenance and business goals | Holds a B.S. in Technical Management with a focus on Project Management — brings business acumen to maintenance. Skilled at capital ROI evaluation, cost/benefit analysis, and presenting results to management in clear terms. |
Career Highlights
- Troubleshoots and maintains injection molding and automated systems for aviation turbine blade production.
- Ensures uptime and electrical integrity of critical plant systems supporting aerospace manufacturing.
- Provided strategic maintenance consulting for pulp & paper, packaging, and steel clients.
- Guided project planning, preventive maintenance, and equipment lifecycle strategies.
- Led maintenance crews of 50+ as relief supervisor and coordinator.
- Managed new equipment installations, budgeting, procurement, and SAP implementation.
- Supported gas turbine power plant maintenance.
- Cut downtime and streamlined procurement by designing SAP-based material tracking and parts flow system.
- OSHA-10 Certified.
- Installed, repaired, and inspected advanced electronic systems.
- Supervised maintenance shops and provided technical inspections (CDI).
- Qualified Recruiter in Charge; trained and mentored Navy personnel.
Education & Certifications
- B.S. in Technical Management (Project Management)
- Avionics Technical Training – U.S. Navy
- Leadership Training – Level 1 & 2 (Personnel Supervision & Communication)
- OSHA-10 Certified