Electrical Supervisor at Museum of West African Art (MOWAA)

At West African Art, we are dedicated to the preservation of heritage, the expansion of knowledge and celebration of West African arts and culture. We are a catalyst for deepening connections between contemporary arts and culture and the rich cultural heritage of West Africa, and a centre of excellence creating opportunities for African and Diaspora artists and scholars.

To do this, we provide exceptional infrastructure and programmes for the preservation, display, research, learning and exchange in arts and culture from a world-class campus in the heart of the historic district of Benin City, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
1st October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@wearemowaa.org using "Electrical Supervisor – MOWAA" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Candidates residing in Benin City and environs are strongly encouraged to apply.