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;
• Perform scheduling preventive maintenance and safety inspection for equipment and trucks with the assistance of heavy equipment supervisor
• 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 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 duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in heavy equipment operations, maintenance, or supervision is required.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Have experience in repair/overhauling and maintenance of all kinds of earth moving equipment, duty trucks, generators and tractors.
• Good teamwork, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively supervise and coordinate technical teams.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and ensure equipment is maintained and operational.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Benefits

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