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.

Job Location: Oak Estate, Portmore, St. Catherine

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