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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Mechanical Supervisor

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$42k - $95k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Travel up to 100% to customer locations, including short-notice travel.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and off-shift hours as required.
  • Ability to walk, climb, crawl, squat, bend, push, and pull throughout active industrial and construction environments.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work safely at heights and in varying industrial conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical installation crews and subcontractors while maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and schedule commitments.
  • Plan and coordinate electrical cut-ins, equipment replacements, system upgrades, and retrofit installations in operational facilities.
  • Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure and develop safe installation sequences that minimize customer downtime.
  • Coordinate outage windows, startup activities, and commissioning efforts with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Mechanical Teams, customers, and other trades.
  • Monitor installation progress, manpower utilization, quality performance, and schedule adherence.
  • Provide regular project updates regarding site status, manpower, schedule, and performance.
  • Attend and lead daily site meetings, standups, and project reviews.
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layouts, PLC I/O drawings, and engineering revisions.
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues during installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
  • Support Controls Engineering teams with system testing and issue resolution.
  • Apply expertise in industrial electrical distribution systems, motor controls, PLC-controlled conveyor systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), safety circuits, photo eyes and barcode scanners, remote I/O systems, and automated material handling equipment.
  • Lead site safety initiatives, including BBSO activities, JHAs/JSAs, safety meetings, and audits.
  • Enforce OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, Arc Flash, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
  • Ensure all work is performed by qualified personnel utilizing appropriate PPE.
  • Maintain jobsite housekeeping and promote a safe working environment.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable labor laws.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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