Menyele Robert

Experienced Mechanical Technician with more than 10 years of expertise in industrial maintenance within the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed processing, filling, PET, and packaging equipment, including Krones, Tetra Pak, Sidel, and GEA systems. Strong background in preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance, with practical knowledge of SAP PM, CMMS, PLC fault finding, welding and fabrication, air compressor maintenance, and food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, and ISO).

Recognized for reducing machine downtime, improving production efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Adaptable, safety-conscious, and willing to relocate for international opportunities.

Mechanical Technician - Al Ain National Juice & Refreshment Company - United Arab Emirates

(2026-04)

• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on processing, packaging, PET, and filling equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Krones, Tetra Pak, Sidel, and GEA production systems.
• Maintain pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct PLC fault finding to support rapid equipment recovery.
• Perform welding and fabrication during maintenance and plant improvement activities.
• Maintain CIP systems to ensure hygienic production processes.
• Use SAP PM and CMMS to manage maintenance records and planned maintenance activities.
• Work within a 10-member Engineering & Maintenance team supporting continuous production.
• Reduced unplanned machine downtime through effective troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
• Improved production efficiency by maintaining high equipment availability.
• Contributed to safe operations by following HACCP, GMP, ISO, LOTO, and HSE procedures.

Mechanical Plant Technician - Accra Brewery PLC - Ghana

(2016-08 - 2026-03)

• Carried out preventive and corrective maintenance on brewery processing and packaging equipment.
• Repaired and maintained pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, valves, and mechanical systems.
• Conducted inspections, lubrication, alignment, bearing replacement, and mechanical overhauls.
• Diagnosed equipment faults and restored machinery to minimize production downtime.
• Supported production and engineering teams in achieving operational targets.
• Participated in continuous improvement activities to increase equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with workplace safety and food manufacturing standards.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) - Takoradi Technical University (2016-05)