Maintenance and Facility Engineering Coordinator - AGROPAL West Africa Limited

AGROPAL West Africa Limited (AGROPAL) is an agribusiness focused on processing and marketing fruits grown in West Africa for international markets. Our mission is to empower every actor in the agricultural value chain to ensure inclusive development of the sector. Our vision is to see a bubbling agricultural sector in Ghana and West Africa improving economies, providing incomes for people, and enhancing food security and health.

Job Description

Job Summary

As a growing organization, AGROPAL is seeking new talents to complement its existing team with its mission of empowering every actor in the agricultural value chain. Therefore, AGROPAL is seeking to hire a self-motivated, technical expert, analytical, and vibrant candidate for the role of Maintenance and Facility Engineering Coordinator.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Head the maintenance and facility teams and supervise all maintenance works to ensure equipment is available for production.
• Investigate, identify, and report any defect in the facility and track the overall performance of the equipment.
• Train and coach, the machine operators and technicians on equipment handling and best maintenance practices 
• Ensure all preventive maintenance systems (PMS) are planned, scheduled, and executed on time by using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) correctly.
• Submit a monthly report on all activities in the factory, including PMS and machine breakdowns, weekly and monthly.
• Register all new equipment and machines in the CMMS.  
• Review maintenance procedures, manuals, and maintenance plans for assets within the facilities.
• Ensure safety and health protocols adhere to when performing maintenance. 
• Submit quarterly progress reports on process improvements within the facilities.
• Ensure that technicians are on standby to assist with emergency situations.
• Ensuring that engineering and maintenance activities comply with engineering standards and fully support company objectives both with regard to short-term and long-term strategy.
• Report directly to the factory manager and coordinate with the production manager to determine appropriate maintenance schedules.

Required Skills or Experience

Education

• A Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial Engineering or a related field.
• The candidate must have at least five (5) years of professional experience in a food or fruit processing industry 

Skills and Abilities

• Candidate must have a good command of the English language with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Candidate must be proactive, dedicated, and performance-driven, with analytical skills. 
• Candidate must have the ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision. 
• Candidate must demonstrate experience as a leader and a team player. 
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate must have a good understanding and technical knowledge in the required field.

Location: Akuse, Eastern Region