Maintenance Officer at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Job Description

• This role is responsible for the testing, monitoring, installation and troubleshooting as well as technical support for all reactive and preventive repairs and maintenance work in the Abattoir.
• It is also responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the organization's critical assets and the development of both preventive and reactive maintenance to keep the Abattoir facilities constantly up and running.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of production equipment such as machines and Boilers.
• Responsible for troubleshooting mechanical faults and issues on the production floor.
• Conduct periodic data analysis to assess the performance of machines within the Abattoir.
• Complies with all the company safety regulations at all times within the Abattoir.
• Keeping maintenance log and writing of shifting reports as and when due.
• Maintain an adequate stock level of spare parts for the Abattoir for reactive and preventive maintenance.
• Inspecting production equipment to ensure proper operation of the Abattoir and the safety of personnel.
• Communicating with and supporting engineers.
• This role reports to the maintenance lead.
• Responsible for documenting machine safety and maintenance issues for escalation.
• Responsible for the preparation of weekly and monthly reports as and when required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./HND Engineering
• Trade Tests l—all
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant maintenance experience in the cold chain sector.
• Knowledge of how to repair blast freezers and cold rooms
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities to completion with tight timelines
• Preventive maintenance and vendor management skills.
• Report writing and presentation
• Possesses leadership skills
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot machinery
• Preventive and reactive maintenance and vendor management.
• Sound interpersonal communication skills
• Possesses problem-solving know-how knowledge
• Analytical mindset.
• Technical know-how skills
• Excellent people management skills
• Problem-solving ability

Expected Behavioural Competencies:

• Resourcefulness in handling challenges.
• Dependability in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Hard work and resourcefulness.
• Accountability for actions and decisions.
• Representing the company's image and brand positively.