Maintenance Technician: Mechanical
Tarkwa, GH
Purpose of Job
To do general inspection, maintenance, repair and overhaul work on light and heavy duty trucks and other diesel-powered vehicles and related equipment and operate a wide range of workshop tools and equipment in a safe manner to ensure continuous business operations.
Roles and responsibilities
- To design and implement a yearly maintenance planner for continuous operations.
- To ensure appropriate record keeping of spare parts on site at all times for quick reference and ensure that all documentation including inspection sheets, work orders, applying signatures are done appropriately.
- To ensure that spare-parts stock are kept above minimum stock level, and re-order when they run out.
- To liaise with manager to source for competent external expertise when the need arises for contractual projects on site.
- To ensure tidiness and cleanliness of work area and company vehicles after official use to promote excellent housekeeping on site
- To provide effective supervisory role to the maintenance team in line with company standards on safety, safe working practices and "STEP" always and always ensure effective maintenance of superior customer stakeholder relationship.
- To conduct general servicing on both MMU's and Light Vehicles to ensure fleet is in good working condition for operational needs in collaboration with engineering support team.
- To diagnose, repair and overhaul power transmission systems, including such parts as clutches, differential units, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units.
- To perform preventive maintenance and service works, including tune-ups, checking and replenishing fluid levels, replacing hoses, belts and wipers.
- To diagnose, repair and maintain truck pneumatics, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment to ensure fleets are in good condition
- To investigate and produce reports on incidents that occur on equipment.
- To ensure that all inspections are conducted, documented and recommendations submitted to the appropriate quarters
- To ensure the maintenance team always adhere to company’s standard procedures.
- To give support to off-site mechanics when the need arises.
Knowledge and experience
• A minimum of HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' proven record of auto mechanical works experience for light and heavy-duty vehicles in a safe manner
• Must be eligible to drive and hold a minimum valid drivers’ license class D
• Knowledge and understanding of Explosives Act and Regulation.
•Minimum of MinCom Inspecting Certification .
• The ability to interact with customers at all operational levels
• Must have good working experience on maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of critical pumps, hydraulics and PLCs
•Must have committed attitude and track record towards onsite Health and Safety standards
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Competencies
• Sense of urgency
• Be able to work under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Team Player
• Thoroughness and meticulousness
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