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

Ref No: Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2016-042
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract) 

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist the heavy equipment superintendent by coordinating and receiving work assigned for maintenance services
• Monitor activities of subordinate staff in the section;
• Assist in 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;
• Assist in 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;
• Perform any their duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• HND/BSc in Mechanical Engineering with at least Three (3) years of relevant work experience performing similar role.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must;

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