Sahara Group Invites Job Applications

May 25, 2026 11:40 am

Sahara Group Invites Job Applications

POSITION: Finance and Administration Officer

Sahara Group stands as a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate. The company operates across 42 countries spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Sahara transforms the energy sector through its power generation and distribution, downstream, midstream, upstream, and infrastructure businesses. The company continuously explores new frontiers while creating innovative and sustainable ways to bring energy to life responsibly.

With over 5000 employees from multiple nationalities, Sahara builds a uniquely diverse and inclusive organisation. The company delivers innovative energy solutions and promotes sustainable environmental, social, and governance impact across key global markets.

What This Role Delivers

Sahara Group needs a Mechanical Maintenance Officer for its LPG tank farm in Ghana. This job maintains the integrity and safe performance of mechanical systems including pumps, compressors, tanks, valves, and pipelines. You will ensure full compliance with EPA Ghana, Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), and Department of Factories Inspectorate regulations.

Preventive maintenance responsibilities:

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 duties:

Troubleshoot and repair pumps, compressors, and pipelines
Replace worn parts using approved compliant materials

Equipment monitoring and safety tasks:

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

Reporting and supervision expectations:

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

Additional responsibilities include:

Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports on depot equipment for Management and Stakeholders
Superintend over depot mechanical and panel setup, cooling systems, pumps, tanks, piping and ancillaries, metering systems, power generators, and general facility works
Carry out work appraisal, costing, vendor nomination, approval justification, and supervise work execution
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, biannual, and annual equipment inspections
Reduce overall equipment breakdown maintenance costs through effective in house or outsourced preventive maintenance
Work collaboratively with other team members to support company business goals

Who Sahara Group Wants to Hire

Minimum qualifications include:

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Three to five years of mechanical maintenance experience specifically in LPG or Oil and Gas
Certifications in Welding, Fabrication, Pressure Vessel Inspection, or HSE provide a distinct advantage

Required knowledge and skills:

Strong understanding of mechanical systems especially related to LPG tank farms
Hands on experience with pumps, compressors, pipelines, valves, and gas storage systems
Deep knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance in the oil and gas industry
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
Good organisational and time management abilities
Proficiency with maintenance management software and basic IT tools

Personality traits that matter:

High work flexibility to support other team members
Ability to work under pressure both independently and within a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the right work attitude
Teachability and adaptability to new technologies and procedures
Respect for leadership and colleagues while showing confidence and honesty
Attention to detail, good judgement, and hands on capability alongside theoretical knowledge

How to Apply for this Sahara Group Job

Send your Curriculum Vitae directly to recruitment.ghana@saharagroup.com. Make sure your CV clearly highlights your mechanical engineering degree, your three to five years of LPG or oil and gas maintenance experience, and any relevant certifications. This role demands someone who can handle both the strategic planning of maintenance schedules and the practical work of repairing equipment. If you have that combination of skills and experience, Sahara Group wants to hear from you. Submit your application today.

Closing Date: 30th May 2026

NOTE:

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