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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
B. Tech / B.Eng. / HND in Electrical Engineering
5 - 7 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance and supervision.
Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial equipment.
Knowledge of industrial safety regulations and electrical standards.
Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
Troubleshooting and fault-finding expertise.
Good report writing and maintenance documentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage maintenance schedules
Key Competencies:
Technical Knowledge – Strong understanding of electrical systems, installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Leadership – Ability to supervise, motivate, and guide electrical teams effectively.
Safety Management – Ensures compliance with safety regulations and promotes safe work practices.
Planning & Organization – Coordinates resources, schedules, and project activities to meet deadlines.
Problem-Solving – Quickly identifies issues and implements effective corrective actions.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits
Growth and training opportunities
Supportive and safety-focused work environment
Employee Welfare – HMO, Staff Bus, Staff Canteen