Heavy Equipment Maintenance Engineer Real Estate Nigeria

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Location: Project Sites (Nigeria)
Department: Plant & Equipment / Maintenance
Reports To: Plant Manager / Maintenance Manager

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the maintenance troubleshooting and repair of heavy construction machinery to ensure optimal performance safety and availability. The role focuses on minimizing equipment downtime through preventive maintenance timely repairs and effective coordination with operators vendors and OEMs.

• Carry out preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on heavy construction equipment such as excavators loaders dozers graders dump trucks and compactors.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical faults.

• Conduct routine inspections and machine condition assessments.

• Ensure equipment is maintained in line with OEM guidelines and company standards.

• Provide on-site technical support to equipment operators and maintenance teams.

• Support equipment commissioning installation and performance testing.

• Train operators on basic equipment care and early fault identification.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs.

• Analyze root causes of failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce repeat issues.

• Liaise with OEMs and suppliers for technical assistance updates and warranty claims.

• Coordinate external service providers when required.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records service logs and breakdown reports.

• Prepare daily weekly and monthly maintenance reports.

• Monitor equipment performance data and report abnormalities.

• Track spare parts usage and recommend replenishment levels.

• Ensure proper handling storage and usage of tools and spare parts.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with HSE policies and site safety regulations.

• Promote safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian construction and safety regulations.

• Bachelors degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Automobile Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience maintaining heavy construction equipment.

• Experience working on construction or infrastructure project sites.

• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment systems (engine hydraulics transmission electrical).

• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

• Ability to read technical drawings and OEM manuals.

• Good communication and reporting skills.

• Willingness to work on-site and respond to emergency breakdowns.

• Equipment uptime and availability

• Reduction in equipment breakdown frequency

• Maintenance cost efficiency

• Compliance with safety and maintenance standards

• Accuracy and timeliness of reports

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