Electrical Supervisor

Prima Corporation Limited (Prima) is the leading manufacturer of preforms and caps, in West Africa, focused on the beverage industry. Established in 1965, Prima repositioned its business in 2005 to focus on the manufacturing of preforms and caps. Since then Prima has been exceeding market growth, year on year, and has established a position as the clear market leader in this industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor

Location: Alaba Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Asset Care

About the Role

• The Electrical Supervisor is hands-on, executing and coordinating technical maintenance across high-speed plastic packaging production lines.
• This position manages the electrical reliability, safety compliance, and performance optimization of Husky and SACMI IPS systems, multi-cavity hot runners, and complex dehumidifying dryer infrastructures.
• The lead coordinates shift technicians to eliminate production bottlenecks while remaining actively involved in advanced automation and hardware level engineering diagnostics.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Hot Runner System Management: Direct the installation, wiring, testing, and meticulous PID calibration of high-cavitation, integrated hot runner systems. Quickly isolate short circuits, failed thermocouples, and damaged heater zones to prevent cosmetic or structural material defects.
• Husky & SACMI Platform Maintenance: Lead deep-dive electrical, electronic, and servo-drive troubleshooting for Husky injection molding presses and SACMI IPS machinery. Keep controllers updated, maintain backups, and swap critical circuit components cleanly.
• Technical Team Leadership: Direct, assign, and review the daily work orders of shift maintenance electricians and technicians. Provide immediate support and training on complex hardware diagnostics, control systems, and safe electrical practices.
• Automation & PLC Modification: Troubleshoot and optimize programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and advanced take-out robotics. Safely trace industrial communication network bugs (such as Profibus, Ether CAT, or Ethernet/IP).
• Dehumidifier & Dryer Upkeep: Take full ownership of auxiliary infrastructure electrical systems. Maintain desiccant dryers, material conveying systems, and mold dehumidifiers, focusing on regeneration heaters, dew-point sensors, and airflow blower controls to avoid moisture-induced scrap.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce a strict zero-tolerance culture for safety violations. Audit and implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, maintain absolute compliance with NFPA 70E (Arc Flash Standard) directives, and verify that all grounding and containment meet local code.
• Parts & Vendor Management: Manage the critical electrical spare parts inventory for Husky and SACMI components. Interact with OEM vendor tech support to resolve persistent engineering failures and order specialized parts efficiently.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and manage maintenance schedules
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control systems.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Good report writing and maintenance documentation skills.
• B. Tech / B.Eng. / HND in Electrical Engineering
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety regulations and electrical standards.
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding expertise.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance and supervision.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership – Ability to supervise, motivate, and guide electrical teams effectively.
• Problem-Solving – Quickly identifies issues and implements effective corrective actions.
• Safety Management – Ensures compliance with safety regulations and promotes safe work practices.
• Planning & Organization – Coordinates resources, schedules, and project activities to meet deadlines.
• Technical Knowledge – Strong understanding of electrical systems, installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Growth and training opportunities
• Employee Welfare – HMO, Staff Bus, Staff Canteen
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and explain why you’re interested in this position to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only those that meet specified job requirements will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 10th November, 2026.