Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance engineers ensure that industrial machinery and equipment runs smoothly and reliably. 
• Carry out maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation,
• Listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Maintain the flow and drainage of water by assembling, installing and repairing pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures.
• Perform periodic inspections on plant, machinery and automated systems.
• Ensure that plant and equipment run safely and efficiently at all times with the aim of minimizing downtime.
• Schedule planned and preventative maintenance work, which may be outside normal working hours Ensure that machinery and equipment are kept in good working order and meet all safety regulations.
• Attend to all breakdowns, failures or malfunctions swiftly and report to the direct channel.
• Maintain an equipment, parts and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed equipment and parts.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Document all maintenance works carried out in line with Company procedures.
• Contribute to the forward planning of shutdowns and capital works within the operational site confines.
• Be flexible with working hours and be able to cover call outs.

Requirements:

• Academic qualification of BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Additional relevant certificate is an added advantage
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years post-graduation experience