Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Description
The role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of large machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, and other construction
equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnosing faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
- Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts to ensure equipment functionality and safety.
- Performing routine maintenance checks on machinery to thwart potential failures and guarantee smooth operations.
- Interpreting technical manuals and drawings to execute repairs and enhancements.
- Collaborating with other mechanics and management to maintain machinery schedules and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
- Testing repaired machinery to verify successful restoration and adherence to performance and safety standards.
- Researching and ordering parts.
Tasks and Duties
- Inspecting heavy equipment for proper performance and detect faults and malfunctions.
- Dismantling faulty equipment parts and installing new or fixed parts.
- Cleaning and lubricating equipment and performing other routine maintenance work on machinery.
- Keeping detailed records of serviced machines and reporting progress and issues to management.
- Advising management on recommended equipment servicing and maintenance schedules.
Education and Certification Requirements
- Vocational certification or an associate’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields preferred.
- Professional Engineering Certifications would be preferred.
- Hands-on experience in heavy equipment maintenance will be required.
- Strong understanding of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.