Mechanical Maintenance Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance

• Schedule regular servicing for compressors, pumps, storage tanks, pipelines, and valves.
• Inspect welds, flanges, and hoses for leaks to comply with LPG HSSE standards in Ghana.

Corrective Maintenance

•  Troubleshoot and repair pumps, compressors, and pipelines.
• Replace worn parts with approved, compliant materials.

Equipment Monitoring & Safety

• Monitor pressure vessels, relief valves, and tank integrity to meet GSA requirements.
• Maintain performance logs for internal and regulatory audits.

Reporting & Supervision

• Submit maintenance reports for internal use and to support compliance audits.
• Supervise mechanical contractors/vendors, ensuring adherence to Ghana’s safety codes.

Others:

• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports on depot equipment to Management/Stakeholders
• To superintend over depot mechanical/panel setup, cooling system, pumps, tanks, piping and ancillaries, metering systems, power generator and general facility works. Hands-on ability in maintaining/resolving technical issues is key.
• Carry out work appraisal, costing, vendor nomination, approval justification, supervision of work execution as per approved quality and volume. Carry out daily/weekly/monthly/bi-annual/annual equipment inspection and ensure overall equipment breakdown maintenance cost reduction through an effective in-house/outsourced preventive maintenance practice.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to support delivery of company business goals.

Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 3–5 years in mechanical maintenance for LPG/Oil &  Gas.
• Certifications: Certification in Welding/Fabrication, Pressure Vessel Inspection (per Ghana Factories Inspectorate), HSE is an advantage.

Knowledge / Skills:

•  Strong understanding of mechanical, especially as they relate to LPG tank farms.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, pipelines, valves, and gas storage systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance in the oil & gas industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance management software and basic IT tools.

Personality Traits:

• Demonstrate high work flexibility to support other team members.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure to deliver with team and alone.
• Must have good communication/interpersonal skills, and the right attitude to work.
• Must be teachable and show adaptability to new technologies/procedures.
• Demonstrate character of respect for leadership and colleagues, while showing confidence/honesty.
• Attentive to details, a good sense of judgement and must be hands-on in addition to theoretical knowledge

All qualified and interested applicants should send their cvs to: recruitment.ghana@sahara-group.com

Location: Accra

Salary: Attractive