Mechanical Supervisor – Lifting Equipment & Engine Overhaul
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Job Summary
Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor – Lifting Equipment & Engine Overhaul
Job Description:
To supervise and coordinate maintenance troubleshooting repair inspection and overhaul activities for lifting equipment including mobile cranes forklifts telehandlers scissor lifts and manlifts while overseeing diesel engine overhaul operations to ensure equipment reliability safety compliance and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repair Supervision
• Supervise daily maintenance and repair activities for:
o Mobile cranes
o Forklifts
o Telehandlers
o Scissor lifts
o Boom lifts / manlifts
• Allocate manpower tools and workshop resources effectively.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance schedules are executed on time.
• Diagnose complex hydraulic mechanical transmission and electrical faults.
• Monitor equipment downtime and implement corrective actions to improve availability.
Engine Overhaul Supervision
• Oversee complete overhaul and rebuilding of diesel engines used in heavy equipment.
• Supervise dismantling inspection measurement machining coordination reassembly and testing activities.
• Verify engine tolerances clearances and component conditions according to OEM standards.
• Ensure proper use of precision measuring instruments.
Inspection & Troubleshooting
• Conduct technical inspections and root cause analysis for recurring failures.
• Review condition reports and maintenance records.
• Ensure proper troubleshooting procedures are followed by technicians.
Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company HSE procedures and lifting equipment safety standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce safe workshop practices.
• Ensure equipment inspections and certifications are maintained as required.
Team Leadership
• Supervise mechanics hydraulic technicians welders and electricians.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training.
• Evaluate technician performance and recommend training needs.
Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare maintenance reports breakdown reports and job completion records.
• Maintain spare parts usage records and coordinate material requirements with stores/procurement.
• Assist in preparing maintenance KPIs and monthly reports.
Coordination
• Coordinate with operations planning procurement and third-party inspectors/vendors.
• Liaise with OEM representatives when required.
Qualifications
Education
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Heavy Equipment Engineering or related technical field.
• Technical certification in heavy equipment maintenance is an advantage.
Experience
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in maintenance and repair of heavy lifting equipment.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience with:
o Mobile cranes
o Forklifts
o Telehandlers
o Aerial work platforms (scissor lifts/manlifts)
o Diesel engine overhaul
• Experience in construction oil & gas industrial services or equipment rental companies preferred.
Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of:
o Hydraulic systems
o Diesel engines
o Transmission systems
o Brake systems
o Electrical/electronic control systems
o Load handling systems
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with OEM maintenance procedures and manuals.
• Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic failures.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and workshop operations.
Required Skills:
Supervision Coordination Maintenance Troubleshooting Repair Inspection Overhaul Lifting Equipment Mobile Cranes Forklifts Telehandlers Scissor Lifts Boom Lifts Manlifts Diesel Engine Overhaul Equipment Reliability Safety Compliance Operational Efficiency Preventive Maintenance Corrective Maintenance Hydraulic Fault Diagnosis Mechanical Fault Diagnosis Transmission Fault Diagnosis Electrical Fault Diagnosis Manpower Allocation Workshop Resource Management Equipment Downtime Monitoring Corrective Action Implementation Equipment Availability Improvement Engine Overhaul Engine Rebuilding Dismantling Measurement Machining Coordination Reassembly Testing Engine Tolerance Verification Clearance Verification OEM Standards Precision Measuring Instruments Technical Inspection Root Cause Analysis Condition Report Review Maintenance Records Review Troubleshooting Procedures HSE Procedures Lifting Equipment Safety Standards Toolbox Talks Safe Workshop Practices Equipment Inspection Equipment Certification Team Leadership Technical Guidance On-the-Job Training Performance Evaluation Training Needs Recommendation Maintenance Reporting Breakdown Reporting Job Completion Records Spare Parts Management Material Requirements Coordination Maintenance KPI Reporting Operations Coordination Planning Coordination Procurement Coordination Vendor Coordination OEM Liaison Heavy Equipment Maintenance Aerial Work Platforms Hydraulic Systems Diesel Engines Transmission Systems Brake Systems Electrical/Electronic Control Systems Load Handling Systems Hydraulic Schematics Electrical Schematics OEM Maintenance Procedures OEM Manuals Mechanical Failure Troubleshooting Hydraulic Failure Troubleshooting Preventive Maintenance Systems Workshop Operations
