Senior Mechanical Engineer at Harvest Feed and Agro Processing Limited

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership and support for mechanical maintenance activities across the factory.
• Plan and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults on cassava starch production machinery with minimal downtime.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of production machinery and utility equipment.
• Ensure optimum performance of pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, motors, dryers, centrifuges, starch extraction equipment, and other process machinery.
• Monitor equipment reliability and recommend improvements to enhance plant efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians and engineers. Ensure compliance with company safety policies and engineering best practices.
• Prepare maintenance reports, equipment performance analyses, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to achieve production targets.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of proven experience working on cassava starch production machinery in a cassava starch processing factory.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and industrial processing machinery.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of heavy industrial equipment. Strong leadership, planning, and team management skills. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• COREN certification is an added advantage. Candidate must be available to resume work immediately.