Workshop Manager/Automotive Engineer at Matrix Energy Group

Job Description
This position's incumbent will manage and lead a team of people in allocating workload and managing the day-to-day operations in the Warri maintenance yard. It requires the job holder to co-ordinate resources and liaise with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for optimum utilization of resources available for the maintenance yard in terms of machinery, manpower, utilities, consumables etc. for the various jobs.
• Ensure that the activities of the yard are well coordinated to complete the jobs received within the allocated time frame and quality parameters.
• Develop and implement a system to ensure regular maintenance service for the trucks and for breakdown related activities.
• Coordinate operation resources and workshop staff for improved productivity ensure strict adherence
• to all safety standard while working.
• Raise productivity and efficiency of workshop services, by reducing complaints, rework orders, and breakdowns
• Ensure that planning, scheduling, and unscheduled repairs are carried out efficiently and cost effectively.
• Trains and assists Mechanics on methods for diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment.
• Supervise, schedules, or assigns work to mechanics and other maintenance personnel.
• Tests vehicles to troubleshoot problems and/or tests repairs to ensure proper and safe completion.
• Prepares spare parts performance and researches best brands for use.

Requirements
Qualifications and other skill sets.

• HND / B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Commercial Vehicles)
• Minimum of 10 years strong Engineering experience with an established Commercial Vehicle Workshop (Trucks specifically)
• Perfect knowledge of Auto Trucks.
• Problem solving skill and team spirit.
• Product knowledge & skills to handle technical problems, warranty issues.
• Ability to guide & train others.
• Good communication ability both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Package