Technical & Mechanical Work Shop Supervisor- Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou - Burkina
Job Summary
Main Responsibilities
- Diagnosing mechanical hydraulic and electrical faults.
- Performing and supervising repairs on excavators bulldozers graders wheel loaders and heavy-duty trucks.
- Troubleshooting hydraulic pumps cylinders control valves hoses and related components.
- Diagnosing diesel engine and transmission problems.
- Carrying out major mechanical repairs within their demonstrated competence.
- Establishing preventive maintenance schedules.
- Identifying necessary spare parts and avoiding unnecessary replacements.
- Preparing clear technical reports and repair recommendations.
- Coordinating a small team of mechanics and providing practical on-the-job guidance.
- Ensuring that repairs are properly tested before equipment returns to service.
Candidate Qualification and Experience Requirements
- A technical diploma or professional certification in heavy equipment maintenance diesel mechanics mechanical engineering technology or a related field.
- Ideally 5 to 8 years of proven hands-on experience maintaining and repairing construction equipment and heavy-duty trucks.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- The ability to read and interpret technical manuals hydraulic diagrams electrical schematics and manufacturer maintenance procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical repairs hydraulic systems diesel engines and equipment maintenance.
- The ability to work independently identify the root cause of failures and recommend appropriate repairs.
- French is an asset
- Sinotruk dump trucks (22 m³ and 35 m³)
- Caterpillar 345 excavator
- Doosan DX225LCA excavator
- Caterpillar 140H motor grader
- LiuGong wheel loader
- LiuGong bulldozer
- LiuGong road roller
- JCB backhoe loader
- MAN water tanker
- Renault service truck
- Heavy equipment transport truck and trailer
Required Skills:
French is an asset Equipment Experience Sinotruk dump trucks (22 m³ and 35 m³) Caterpillar 345 excavator Doosan DX225LCA excavator Caterpillar 140H motor grader LiuGong wheel loader LiuGong bulldozer LiuGong road roller JCB backhoe loader MAN water tanker Renault service truck Heavy equipment transport truck and trailer
Required Education:
A technical diploma or professional certification in heavy equipment maintenance diesel mechanics mechanical engineering technology or a related 5 to 8 years of proven hands-on experience maintaining and repairing construction equipment and heavy-duty troubleshooting and diagnostic ability to read and interpret technical manuals hydraulic diagrams electrical schematics and manufacturer maintenance experience in mechanic