Heavy Equipment Supervisor

Heavy Equipment Supervisor

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...

Heavy Equipment Supervisor

• Job Type Contract , Onsite
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 4 years
• Location Oyo
• City Ibadan
• Job Field Engineering / Technical

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.

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