Chief Mechanic / Head of Mechanical Maintenance 164 views

Internal/Confidential

Department: Operation

Job Summary: responsible for overseeing all mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring that plant machinery and equipment operate efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime.

Reports To: Operation Manager

Location: Gambia Milling Corporation Ltd (Banjul) or any location own or control by GMC

Primary

Ø  To collaborate with the operation manager in coordinating and supervising mechanical and structural projects

Ø   Record all mechanical files including history of each machine as well as maintenance files

Ø  Ensure all equipment is maintained and kept in a good and safe working condition and report any technical or mechanical problem to the operation manager without delay

Ø  To follow and update Silo survey data of Silos both in the mill and Silo land

Ø  Plan preventive maintenance with the Scheduler/planner and to ensure routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment

Ø  To take a leading role within the team of mechanics in implementing safety procedures during work such as LOTO, Hot work permit, Confined space

Ø  To attend and take a leading role during daily and weekly meetings with other team members or chiefs in the department

Ø  Troubleshoot mechanical problems/ analyze and suggest new areas of improvement for all mechanical problems

Ø  Make periodic visits to the store to ensure availability of key spares part are available at all time and send requests if necessary (define the re-order point)

Ø  Work in collaboration with the chief electrician to report all automation related problems to the line manager and endeavor to ensure all automation related problems are handled and solved in a professional manner

Ø  To make sure mechanical tools are regularly cleaned and kept in a safe place after work

Ø  Report on any equipment failures or mechanical issues to the Operations Manager.

Secondary

Ø  Assure the employer, the wiliness to listen and to perform all assigned duties and responsibilities

Ø  Respect annual leave application and processing procedure for the mechanics and to ensure leave is taken where and when appropriate

Ø  Work with the line manager, Chief Electrician and head miller to effectively plan shift rotation for the team

Duties & Responsibilities

Need

• Proven work experience Industrial mechanic
• Familiarity with tools needed for the execution of the job and CMMS
• High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) during work
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office

Working conditions

• Exposure to sheltered and unsheltered weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving trucks, loading and unloading activities
• Exposure to electricity and dust related activities
• Exposure to machines related to sound during and after work
• Exposure to falling objects

 Health & Safety

• Follow up the Health and Safety guidelines.
• Observe and correct unsafe acts of staff and third-party contractors.
• All activities during and after work shall aim for zero accidents.
• Be safety conscious when applying tools and instruments during work
• After work, pack all tools and instruments and put them in a safe place

Minimum knowledge and experience:

Education/Training :    Mechanical Engineer

Primary Leaving Certificate only.

Primary Leaving Certificate plus technical/special skill

WASC/OL only

WASC/OL plus technical/special skill training

HSC/AL/OND

HND, First Degree or professional qualification only

HND/First Degree plus professional qualification

Working Experience:

Less than 1 year

Above1 year

Above 3 years

Above 5 years

Above 7 years

Statement:

I, ……………………………. hereby confirmed that I have read and understood the content of this job description. I further confirmed to have full knowledge and skills to perform duties and responsibilities as per this job description.

I confirmed haven reached full age of maturity and not under the influence of drugs and further confirmed that I am sane and not under duress by the employer in giving this statement.

After confirming, having the knowledge and skills to perform the prescribed duties and responsibilities, I am releasing the employer of any liability that might adversely befall me during the performance of this duties.

That the employer will not be answerable to any legal officer or called to any court of law to answer to any claim or charges by myself for any incident or accident occurred during the performance of the prescribed duties and responsibilities.

If not due to negligence by myself, the employer will be responsible for all treatment locally available that might befall me during the performance of the prescribed duties and responsibilities

This job description is subject to changes to either add or remove additional duties and responsibilities.

Both parties (Employer and Employee) herein have agreed to have read and understood the content of this job description and legal ramifications and have appended signatures to seal the agreement.

Application:
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, CV, and copies of relevant certificates through email to: [email protected]

Application deadline is March 31, 2026.