Jeff Krebs

About Jeff Krebs

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor with 17+ years leading electrical teams in refineries, alumina plants, fertilizer facilities, meat packing plants, oil field operations, commercial buildings, and residential projects. Skilled in managing both aging infrastructure and modern systems, with expertise in high-voltage (up to 138kV) distribution, motor controls, UPS systems, VFDs, switchgear, and complex controls.Proven leader with experience as shop maintenance supervisor, electrical contractor general foreman, and refinery electrical maintenance supervisor. Adept in SAP work order management, schedule coordination, and building cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Experience

1. Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

   CITGO

   Nov 2022 — Present · Corpus Christi, TX, US

   Supervise refinery plant and contract electricians in maintaining high-voltage (up to 138kV) power distribution systems, motors, UPS systems, and critical electrical equipment.Collaborate with maintenance mechanics, instrumentation teams, programs groups, and operations to coordinate repairs and align maintenance priorities.Oversee contractors to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to project timelines and refinery standards.Coordinate and respond to emergency electrical repairs to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly.Manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.Utilize SAP for creating, tracking, and closing work orders, ensuring accurate maintenance documentation.Partner with P6 schedulers to align electrical maintenance activities with refinery project schedules.Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control system issues.Enforce OSHA and NFPA 70E safety compliance, including Lockout/Tagout and permit-to-work procedures.Mentor and develop electricians to improve technical skills, productivity, and safety performance.

Education

• Gregory-Portland High School

  High School Diploma

  2004 — 2008

• IBEW Local 278 Apprenticeship Program

  Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair, Motor Controls, Electronics, Electrical Theory

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Maintenance Management
• Electrical Equipment
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Switchgear
• Electricians
• High Voltage
• Lighting Control
• Instrumentation
• Programmable Logic Controller (Plc)
• Electrical Wiring
• Electrical Maintenance
• Low Voltage
• Motor Control
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Maintenance & Repair
• Plc
• Motors
• Electrical Controls
• Preventive Maintenance
• Plant Maintenance
• Wiring
• Electrical Contracting
• Electrical Safety
• Maintenance
• Electricity