Heavy Equipment Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES: 

• Work with the heavy equipment superintendent by coordinating and receiving work assigned for maintenance services.
• Schedule 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 other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

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