Heavy Equipment Supervisor

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Supervisor supervises and directs stationary employees and oversees the operations, including the maintenance, of PMV heavy equipment. The role also ensures that organizational and statutory safety and integrity requirements are followed in all PMV activities carried out by employees and external contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, maintenance and use of heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders and cranes, keeping them in optimal condition and available when needed.
• Lead a team of equipment operators and maintenance technicians, giving guidance, training and support for safe and efficient operation.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures, coordinating inspections, repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct safety inspections, give safety training and take corrective action to prevent accidents.
• Monitor performance metrics such as fuel consumption, uptime, downtime and productivity to find improvement opportunities.
• Manage spare parts, tools and consumables inventory, including storage and procurement.
• Monitor and control the budget for equipment maintenance and repair, tracking expenses and applying cost-saving measures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, licensing and registration, keeping accurate records.
• Train and mentor operators and technicians, and liaise with project managers, clients and stakeholders on equipment needs and availability.
• Support HSE initiatives, safety awareness activities and incident reporting and resolution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Knowledge of program planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of construction maintenance, repair and operation of light and heavy equipment, including vehicles.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance.

Required skills

• ERP knowledge; SAP functional skills are required to succeed in this role.