Maintenance & Utilities Manager
1 month ago
Job Summary
- Job Location: Kwaebibirem district, near Kade, Eastern Region., Kwaebibirem , , GH
- Job Function: Building & Architecture
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Minimum Experience: 7 years
- Minimum Qualification: First Degree
- Age Range:
- Preferred Gender: Any
- Salary:
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee the maintenance of industrial equipment on site.
- Propose and implement equipment performance improvements.
- React swiftly and efficiently to hardware failures.
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Maintain relationships between suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- Optimize industrial equipment performance to enhance efficiency.
- Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards in equipment management.
- Guarantee the continuous provision of utilities (water, electricity, steam, compressed air) required for industrial operations.
Key Activities & Tasks
- Troubleshoot breakdowns and ensure quick resolution.
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, prioritizing safety and production constraints.
- Supervise and evaluate all internal and external maintenance interventions, ensuring cost-effective machine performance.
- Analyze maintenance data and generate performance reports.
- Prepare and oversee tender processes for new projects and improvement works.
- Monitor and manage budget allocations for maintenance activities.
- Stay updated on technological advancements in maintenance and industrial operations.
- Ensure health and safety compliance in all maintenance operations.
- Organize and manage teams, handling administrative duties and training plans.
- Support HR in recruitment, evaluation, and skill development for maintenance staff.
- Implement strategies for team motivation and retention.
- Prepare and submit monthly and annual activity reports.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Expertise in industrial processes and maintenance technologies.
- Strong ability to develop and implement maintenance procedures.
- Proficiency in engineering plans interpretation (mechanical, electrical, general construction).
- Ability to plan and supervise maintenance operations, including time assessment and intervention oversight.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance regulations.
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
Computer Skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Behavioral Skills
- Highly responsive and proactive in resolving issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
- Team-oriented, with leadership and managerial capabilities.
- Strong listening, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and supervise work effectively.
Transversal Skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Ability to lead meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Experience & Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the food industry.
- Engineering degree in Electromechanics or a related field.
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