Senior Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer for a leading plastics and packaging manufacturing organization in Ghana.

The role requires a strong hands-on mechanical maintenance professional who can troubleshoot complex machinery, identify root causes of recurring failures, implement permanent engineering solutions and improve overall equipment reliability and plant uptime.

Key Equipment Exposure

• PP Sheet Extrusion Lines
• Multilayer Blown Film Extrusion Lines
• PP Thermoforming Multi-Station Machines
• Extrusion / Blow Moulding / Injection Moulding Equipment
• Rotogravure & CI Flexo Printing / Converting Equipment
• W&H (Windmller & Hlscher) Film & Flexo Lines
• PE Washing & Recycling Extrusion Lines
• Compressors, Chillers, Pumps, Conveyors & Material Handling Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex and recurring mechanical breakdowns.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 5-Why, Fishbone, Failure Analysis and CAPA.
• Identify equipment weaknesses, design issues, incorrect operating conditions and maintenance gaps.
• Implement permanent engineering modifications to eliminate recurring failures.
• Develop and strengthen Preventive & Predictive Maintenance programs.
• Monitor and improve MTBF, MTTR, OEE, downtime and PM compliance.
• Analyse machine history and downtime to identify major sources of production loss.
• Develop critical spare-parts lists and ensure availability of essential components.
• Lead machine overhauls, installations, commissioning and major repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate with international OEMs and technical specialists when required.
• Read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings and technical manuals.
• Train maintenance technicians and establish maintenance SOPs and standards.

Candidate Profile

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 8-12 years of strong hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in plastics / packaging manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to extrusion, blown film, thermoforming, injection/blow moulding and/or printing & converting equipment.
• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC-controlled machinery, VFDs and sensors.
• Experience with RCA, TPM, preventive/predictive maintenance and reliability improvement.
• Strong understanding of MTBF, MTTR, OEE and downtime reduction.
• Must be willing to work extensively on the factory floor and handle complex technical issues independently.

What We Offer

• Company-provided accommodation(Bachelors status)
• Visa & Tickets
• 2-year renewable contract
• Local Allowance for food
• Paid leave upon completion of contract
• Other benefits as per company policy

Key Performance Focus

The successful candidate will be responsible for reducing recurring breakdowns, minimizing unplanned downtime and improving overall equipment reliability and uptime.

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at:
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Only candidates matching the relevant plastics/packaging maintenance and reliability experience will be considered.