Lead Technician

The Lead Technician supervises the mechanical repairs to ensure that they are undertaken and completed in a timely manner to ensure that the organisation is efficient.

Kemtek Development and Construction Limited seeks to hire suitable candidates to fill the following role within the company:

This company is an Industry Leader and requires the most skilled and passionate persons to join our team to assist in the growth expansion currently underway.

LEAD TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

Supervises the mechanical repairs to ensure that they are undertaken and completed in a timely manner to ensure that the organisation is efficient. He/she will support Kemtek’s long term strategic management objectives through completion of all assigned tasked in the shortest possible time with the highest quality. 

Responsibilities

• Follow all site safety requirements to ensure the safety and wellbeing management of all under your supervision
• Use electronic technician software to diagnose electronic failure of machinery/equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical machinery repairs of assigned heavy duty equipment/machines and trucks
• Carry Out scheduled preventive maintenance for assigned heavy-duty equipment
• Verifies and signs service reports for submission to the Junior Planner / Technical Services Support Officer
• Ensure that all jobs to be done are documented via the maintenance management software or job card report and submitted in a timely manner
• Supervises the Technicians, Mechanic Helpers, Interns and Temporary employees
• Prepare reports for submission to the Technical Services Manager/Director as required
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the team members to ensure high levels of performance
• Coach and instructs team members to ensure higher quality and efficiency of all repairs and vehicle maintenance assignments
• Determine the required parts for all repairs of heavy-duty equipment and submit for ordering
• Assist with ordering parts via service information system software

Candidates must have the following:

• Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology
• At least 5 years in Heavy Duty Machinery Repair
• Training in Heavy Duty Machinery/ Equipment Repair 
• Supervisory Management Certificate
• Strong knowledge of the use of diagnostic scanner electronic tools
• Must work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task to meet timelines
• High level of observation