CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

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CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Electrical Supervisor to work in the Operations chapter.

The positions will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

Position Summary

The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This includes emergency generators, UPS systems, substations, transformers, distribution panels, grounding systems, motors, and general electrical installations. The role ensures compliance with safety standards, proper use of PPE, and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.

The supervisor also manages staff assignments, interprets technical diagrams, develops preventive maintenance schedules, monitors tools and materials, responds to electrical emergencies, and supports fire detection and suppression system maintenance.

Strong leadership, technical expertise, and organizational skills are essential to guarantee the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the facility’s electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Operations
• Coordinate predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Assign tasks and maintenance tickets to electrical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and PPE usage.
• Interpret technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Respond to electrical emergencies and report faults to management.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare daily inspection reports with findings and recommendations.
• Generate near miss reports and work permits for EHS.
• Record activities in D365 (tickets, work orders, KPIs, compliance reports).
• Prepare monthly maintenance reports in ISO-9001 format.
• Inventory & Resources
• Control daily inputs/outputs of supplies.
• Conduct monthly inventories of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Evaluate condition of tools and equipment; develop annual maintenance programs.
• Manage purchase requisitions for supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Planning & Budgeting
• Develop annual preventive maintenance programs.
• Prepare annual current expenditure budget (OPEX).
• Define annual objectives for the workshop and staff.
• Plan annual training programs.
• Personnel Management
• Create staff shift rosters and weekly work plans.
• Conduct semi-annual performance evaluations.
• Manage vacation requests and overtime reports.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Technical expertise in electrical systems and installations.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems (e.g., D365).
• Organizational and reporting skills.

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).