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BAE Systems, Inc.

Team Leader, Electrical & Instrument Services

Kingsport, Tennessee, United StatesPosted 2 days ago
Full-timeremote

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
BAE Systems is seeking a proven leader to drive the Electrical & Instrument Services Department toward operational excellence. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise in electrical construction and industrial instrumentation with a strong commitment to customer service and team development. You will be responsible for supervising trade personnel and ensuring the reliability of critical production and utility equipment within the HSAAP facility.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations for a team of electricians and control systems technicians, ensuring high-quality maintenance services across assigned facility areas.
  • Technical Oversight: Provide expert guidance for the troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production and utility equipment.
  • Project Support: Collaborate with engineers and project managers during the design, installation, commissioning, and check-out phases of new projects.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to maximize workgroup efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties

  • Workforce Management: Prioritize corrective and preventive maintenance requests to meet contract requirements; develop daily schedules and assign tasks to work crews.
  • Field Supervision: Provide direct on-site support and technical guidance to ensure work is performed safely and accurately.
  • Resource Planning: Assist crews in evaluating maintenance requests, determining material requirements, and managing procurement and stock levels.
  • Asset Reliability: Recommend and implement optimized preventive maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment.
  • Talent Development: Foster a culture of growth by identifying training opportunities and assigning challenging tasks to develop team skillsets.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with department management, government customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Compliance & Quality: Lead incident investigations (Root Cause Analysis), support internal and government audits, and ensure strict adherence to OSHA, Plant Protection Standards, and company policies.
  • Performance Management: Conduct periodic employee performance reviews and ensure compliance with business and safety regulations.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate degree in a related technical field (Electrical or Electromechanical Technology preferred) and/or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of combined experience in industrial maintenance, construction, or engineering.
  • Leadership: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required.
  • Industry Background: Prior work experience in a chemical or hazardous material production facility is strongly desired.
  • Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), industrial instrumentation, and OSHA regulations.
  • Availability: Willingness to support plant operations during after-hours emergency situations.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Prior work experience in a chemical or hazardous material production facility desired.
  • Associate's degree in a related technical field and/or similar equivalent of work.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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