Electrical and Control Systems Supervisor

Job Description

JR Petroleum PLC is pleased to announce a hiring opportunity for our sister company, Sino Steel PLC. We are seeking an experienced Electrical and Control Systems Supervisor to join the team.

Job Purpose

To supervise and ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the factory's high-voltage electrical distribution systems, heavy-duty industrial drives, automation infrastructure, and production control systems to minimize electrical failures, equipment downtime, and maintenance overhead.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, heavy-duty motors, VFDs, and industrial control panels.

• Monitor and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), sensors, and plant-wide automation networks.

• Ensure the proper functioning, calibration, and testing of electrical protection relays, safety interlocks, and emergency stop systems.

• Coordinate preventive and corrective electrical maintenance schedules with the maintenance department and rapidly troubleshoot complex equipment failures.

• Monitor electrical-related downtime, analyze root causes of electrical faults, and recommend engineering measures to improve equipment reliability.

• Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and Permit-to-Work requirements across all plant operations.

• Maintain rigorous documentation and records of electrical faults, routine maintenance activities, energy consumption metrics, and equipment downtime logs.

• Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technicians and external electrical specialists when specialized technical support or heavy equipment overhauls are required.

• Collaborate closely with production supervisors to align electrical maintenance windows with operational plans without compromising plant safety or output targets.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electrical Technology or Electrical Automation.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant industrial electrical and automation experience, specifically within a steel rolling mill, metal fabrication, or heavy manufacturing plant.

• Advanced technical knowledge of industrial electrical distribution, heavy-duty motors, PLC programming, HMI interfaces, VFD configuration, and automated control systems.

• Proven experience in troubleshooting complex electrical faults, interpreting single-line diagrams, and enforcing electrical safety standards.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving capabilities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, and production control architecture.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret electrical drawings, wiring schematics, and control diagrams.

• Strong coordination, communication, and supervisory skills to manage technical teams effectively.

• Unwavering commitment to workplace safety regulations, statutory labor compliance, and operational reliability.

How To Apply

Interested applicants can apply by sending their CV and credentials via email with the subject line " Electrical and Control Systems Supervisor " to betelhem.mekonen@jrpetroleumplc.com