Shift Maintenance Technician at GBfoods

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.