VRA Recruitment: VRA Opens Application for Maintenance Mechanic (Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance).
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has opened applications for suitably qualified staff for the Maintenance Mechanic (Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance) position in the Authority.
JOB FUNCTION
To assist by performing preventive, predictive, and corrective mechanical maintenance on power plant equipment and auxiliary systems, and ensure efficient operation of rotating and stationary equipment essential for plant reliability, availability, and safety.
JOB REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS
The right candidate must have:
- Intermediate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a relevant equivalent qualification.
COMPETENCIES
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills in equipment dismantling, repair, and reassembly.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment, piping systems, valves, lubrication systems, and pump/fan configurations.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and engineering diagrams.
- Good diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with industrial safety practices in power plant environments.
- Ability to work under pressure during plant outages and emergency work.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, valves, piping systems, gearboxes, heat exchangers, and cooling systems.
- Conduct predictive maintenance tasks including vibration monitoring assistance, alignment checks, lubrication, thermography support and condition inspections.
- Inspect equipment for leaks, wear, corrosion, overheating, noise, or mechanical abnormalities.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs on rotating and stationary equipment.
- Dismantle, repair, overhaul, and reassemble pumps, fans, blowers, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and mechanical seals.
- Replace bearings, shafts, couplings, gaskets, O-rings, seals, bolts, and worn-out components as needed.
- Respond promptly to equipment failures to reduce downtime.
- Participate in planned plant shutdowns, turbine overhauls, boiler maintenance activities, and auxiliary system rebuilds.
- Assist in the installation, testing, commissioning, and alignment of new mechanical equipment.
- Support piping fabrication, flange assembly, leak testing, and valve maintenance during outages.
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment abnormalities promptly.
- Work closely with Mechanical Engineers, Technicians, Welding Teams, and Operations personnel to resolve mechanical issues.
JOB LOCATION
- Akosombo, Aboadze & Anwomaso
REMUNERATION
- In accordance with the Authority’s compensation policy.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons with the requisite qualifications and experience should apply through the Official Application portal of VRA.
Care should be taken to complete all required fields when applying, and attach a;
- signed application letter,
- CV,
- and relevant certificates.
Deadline is March 31, 2026.
