Foreman - Heavy Equipment at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-037
Location: Ibadan
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)  
 
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Work with the heavy equipment superintendent by coordinating and receiving work assigned for maintenance services;
• Perform scheduling preventive maintenance and safety inspection for equipment and trucks with the assistance of Heavy Equipment Superintendent;
• Keep down time very low by constant inspection of equipment, diagnose and repair of mechanical defects/failures in various heavy/earth moving equipment including diesel and petrol powered trucks and other mechanical equipment used in utility work;
• Carry out spot checking equipment for optimum performance and make necessary repairs to equipment prior to use and ensure adequate availability of these equipment;
• Assist in keeping complete records for equipment and spare part in stock for repairing purposes;
• Monitor operational activities of subordinate staff in the section;
• Perform any their duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• B.Sc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with minimum of five (5) years’ working experience performing related roles.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must: 

• Have experience in repair/overhauling and maintenance of all kinds of earth moving equipment, duty trucks, generators and tractors.  
• Have good team working and communication skills.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.