Instrumentation & Electrical Supervisor

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Date: Aug 25, 2025

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $90,400.00  - $124,300.00 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Supervisor oversees I&E Technicians to ensure efficient coordination of installations, maintenance, reliability and troubleshooting.  The Supervisor continually upgrades Technician skills to meet the demands of new technology, instrumentation and electrical safety.

 

The Supervisor integrates and develops processes to meet business needs across the Curtis Bay site, manages complex issues within functional areas of expertise, is involved in long-term planning, and contributes to the overall business strategy.

 

This role is on-site in Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD. Curtis Bay is a 24/7, 365 Chemical manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

  • Support Maintenance Excellence and Productivity initiatives.
  • Maintain timely training and compliance on all safety, health, environmental, and training initiatives.
  • Supervise technicians diagnosing problems with process control and electrical systems and give directions on the repair of the system.
  • Supervise maintenance of site electrical infrastructure and grounding system.
  • Supervise technicians who are disassembling instruments and equipment.  Inspect components for defects; repair, replace component parts and circuitry, and reassemble.
  • Supervise technicians on motor control, process control, burner control, and electrical distribution devices and systems.
  • Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance as required to maintain equipment in optimal condition.
  • Supervise technicians using various hardware and software technologies such as, SAP, EDMS, Data Loggers, calibrators, and Infrared Cameras
  • Review employee performance and continuously work to improve performance and productivity
  • Understand, interpret and administer the Union contract agreement

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Supervisory Experience in an Industrial, Manufacturing setting
  • 5+ years Relevant Experience

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline
  • 5+ years in an industrial environment, preferably a chemical manufacturing environment.
  • Experience as an operator or in maintenance & reliability
  • Experience in maintenance, reliability or instrumentation coordination, project management or operations
  • Demonstrated experience clearly and concisely communicate critical path activities, risks
  • Experience tracking metrics and acting on gaps identified.
  • Proficiency with SAP

 

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Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans 
  • 401(k) Company Match 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) 

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore