Electrical Supervisor at Museum of West African Art

Description

• The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join our Facilities Management team.
• This role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems that support our exhibitions, collections, and daily operations.
• As the Electrical Supervisor, you will lead a team of technicians and contractors, overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance, managing specialized museum systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and conservation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Plan, schedule, and oversee electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations. Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and contractors.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:
  Develop and implement maintenance schedules for key electrical systems (lighting, power panels, generators, UPS, exhibition power circuits, specialized museum electrical systems, and AV/multimedia systems). Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults quickly to minimize disruptions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to local codes, HSE standards, and museum conservation policies. Maintain inspection reports, test results, logs, and certifications.
• Energy & Cost Management: Monitor energy usage, recommend efficiency strategies, and manage maintenance budgets effectively.
• Projects & Contractor Management: Supervise contractors, review quality of work, and manage commissioning and handovers. Coordinate new installations, renovations, and exhibition setups.
• Emergency Preparedness: Ensure backup systems (generators/UPS) are operational.
• Act as first responder during electrical emergencies, protecting staff, visitors, and sensitive collections.
• Training & Mentorship: Build team capability by training staff on safe practices, emergency procedures, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in electrical maintenance, with 2–3 years in a supervisory or senior technical role (preferably in a museum, commercial, or critical facility).
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of core engineering concepts (mechanics, kinetics, thermodynamics, materials science).
• Excellent technical writing, reporting, and communication skills.