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Qualifications & Experience  HND / Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field  Minimum 5–8 years industrial electrical experience  At least 2–3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in FMCG or soap manufacturing  Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution and control systems Skills & Competencies  Leadership and team management  Strong problem-solving skills  Good communication and coordination  Safety-focused mindset  Ability to work under pressure Work Environment  Factory-based with exposure to machinery, heat, noise, and electrical systems  Emergency call-outs may be required

2026-01-23

Company Overview

Over the course of four decades, the founders of Avnash have mastered the art and science of industrial manufacturing of much needed goods and services in West Africa across several industries. This wealth of experience founded Avnash in 2001 to serve customers and communities in Ghana and across the sub region with quality agro-based products. Our business has rekindled hope in some 32,000 farmers who work every day to nourish our many customers in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Our expertise in Ghana cuts across various verticals;

1. Oil refinery


2. Soap Saponification


3. Rice Milling


4. Real Estate

Job Summary

To supervise and coordinate all electrical maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting activities in the soap plant to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous production operations.

Key Responsibilities Electrical Maintenance & Operations

 Supervise daily electrical maintenance activities across the soap production lines, utilities, and packaging areas

 Plan and assign work to electrical technicians and contractors

 Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of:

 Motors, MCCs, VFDs, control panels, PLC systems

 Boilers, compressors, pumps, mixers, conveyors, and dryers

 Troubleshoot electrical faults to minimize downtime

 Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and plant safety procedures

 Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports

 Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and upgrades

 Coordinate with production and mechanical teams to meet output targets

 Manage spare parts usage and recommend re-ordering

 Train and mentor electrical technicians and apprentices

 Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory electrical requirements Automation & Controls

 Assist with maintenance of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control circuits.

 Support calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation and automated systems.

 Ensure proper functioning of safety interlocks and emergency systems. Documentation & Reporting

 Maintain maintenance logs, breakdown reports, and spare parts usage records.

 Report recurring issues and recommend corrective actions or improvements.

 Weekly and monthly engineering report including utility consumption. Team Support

 Work closely with production, mechanical technicians, and supervisors.

 Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and plant upgrades. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

 Electrical downtime reduction

 Equipment reliability and availability

 Preventive maintenance compliance

 Safety incident-free performance

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Greater Accra

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