Mechanical Technician - Maamani Ghana

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Role Overview

The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient operation of all mechanical systems and plumbing infrastructure across Maamani’s facilities, including poultry houses, feedmill, soybean processing units, and water systems.

Mechanical or plumbing failures can disrupt feeding, water supply, ventilation, waste management, and processing—leading to production losses, bird stress, or mortality. The technician will work closely with the Electrical & Electronic Technician and Facility Manager to ensure perfect facility functionality, with minimal downtime and rapid fault resolution.

Reports To: Facility Manager/Head of Operations

Industry: Agribusiness (Poultry, Crop Production & Commodity Aggregation)

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Systems Maintenance

• Install, maintain, and repair all mechanical equipment across:
  • Poultry houses (feeding lines, egg collection systems, ventilation structures)
  • Feedmill (mixers, conveyors, hammer mills, elevators)
  • Soybean processing plant (presses, conveyors, mechanical systems)
• Ensure all rotating equipment operates smoothly:
  • Motors (mechanical side)
  • Bearings, shafts, pulleys, belts, chains, gearboxes
• Monitor equipment performance and prevent mechanical wear and failure

2. Poultry House Equipment (Critical Function)

• Maintain and troubleshoot:
  • Automated feeding systems (augers, chains, hoppers)
  • Drinking systems (nipples, pipelines, regulators)
  • Egg collection belts and mechanical conveyors
• Ensure continuous operation of systems critical to bird survival:
  • Feed delivery
  • Water distribution
• Quickly resolve blockages, misalignments, or breakdowns

3. Ventilation & Environmental Systems

• Maintain mechanical components of:
  • Fans and ventilation systems
  • Cooling pad systems
  • Airflow control mechanisms
• Ensure proper airflow and temperature control to prevent:
  • Heat stress
  • Poor air quality
• Work with electrical technician to ensure full system functionality

4. Plumbing & Water Systems

• Install and maintain:
  • Water supply pipelines
  • Borehole and pump connections (mechanical components)
  • Storage tanks and distribution systems
• Ensure uninterrupted water supply to:
  • Poultry houses
  • Processing units
• Detect and repair leaks, blockages, and pressure issues
• Maintain water pressure systems and regulators

5. Feedmill & Processing Equipment Support

• Maintain mechanical integrity of:
  • Feedmill machinery (grinders, mixers, conveyors)
  • Soybean processing systems (presses, extruders, conveyors)
• Ensure alignment, lubrication, and calibration of moving parts
• Reduce downtime through proactive servicing

6. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules
• Conduct routine inspections of all mechanical systems
• Maintain lubrication schedules for all moving equipment
• Replace worn components before failure
• Keep detailed maintenance records

7. Emergency Repairs & Downtime Control

• Respond immediately to mechanical failures
• Diagnose and fix issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Implement temporary solutions where needed to maintain operations
• Support emergency interventions to prevent:
  • Feed disruption
  • Water outages
  • Equipment shutdown

8. Waste & Manure Handling Systems

• Maintain mechanical systems used in:
  • Manure collection and transport
  • Waste handling equipment
• Ensure smooth operation to prevent:
  • Build-up of waste
  • Environmental and hygiene issues

9. Collaboration with Facility & Technical Teams

• Work closely with:
  • Electrical & Electronic Technician
  • Facility Manager
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities
• Support installation of new equipment and upgrades

10. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures in mechanical work
• Ensure safe operation of equipment
• Use proper tools and protective equipment
• Maintain clean and safe work areas

11. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Maintain stock of essential mechanical spare parts:
  • Bearings, belts, chains, seals, pipes, fittings
• Identify critical components and ensure availability
• Support procurement planning to avoid downtime

12. Documentation & Reporting

• Record all maintenance activities and repairs
• Track equipment performance and recurring issues
• Provide regular reports on:
  • Mechanical system reliability
  • Downtime incidents
  • Maintenance status

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime (%)
• Number of mechanical failures
• Response time to breakdowns
• Preventive maintenance compliance
• Feed and water system reliability
• Reduction in mechanical downtime
• Zero or minimal production loss due to mechanical issues

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in
  • Industrial electrical systems
  • Automation and control systems
• Experience in:
  • Poultry farms, feedmills, or manufacturing environments (preferred)
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems
  • PLCs and control systems (advantage)
  • Industrial automation
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability

Remuneration

• Competitive and commensurate with experience

Location: Libi-Savannah Region

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