Shift Maintenance Technician

Role: Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer

About the job

• At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others. GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.
• Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. 
• Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot/Installation:

• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and simple electrical/Automation problems on plant facilities, production equipment, UPS, Chillers, Generators, Totalizing Synchronization, Control panels and power panels, Universal machines.
• Maintaining plant equipment diagrams and technical documentation such as schematics, manuals standards and codes and maintenance activities as per standard.
• Install, configure and calibrate/maintain records for measurements and indicating instrumentation Pneumatic, analog, and digital like PLC and Programmable Automation Controllers PAC Schneider, Omron, Siemens transmitters, controllers etc.
• To be involved in preventive maintenance and to plan resources/requirement from day to day.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on the equipment based on the schedule and ensure the activities and reported and documented.
• Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to Maintenance Manager through his/her supervisor.

Requirements

• ND/HND , B.Tech, B.Eng Mech/Elect.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in an Industrial Maintenance environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with focus on attention to detail.
•  Functional knowledge of mechanical components valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, gearboxes, etc..
•  Ability to read and/or interpret mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic blueprints or schematics. 
• Strong mechanical repair/troubleshooting and metal working skills.
• Must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in Machine Repair, Machine Tool Operations, Pipefitting.
• Be able to work both in independently and in a team, environment completing objectives efficiently with a sense of responsibility.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, job related internet research and ability to learn e-Maintenance software for daily usage.
• Previous experience in the FMCG industry is a plus.
• The ability to pay attention to details
• Good organization and time management
• Demonstrated drive and initiative, a self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems
• Ability to multitask
• Open mindset, pro-activeness,
• Excellent team player
• Good time management skills.