Lead Mechanical Technician – Heavy Industrial Equipment

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair heavy industrial equipment, ensuring safe and efficient production. The role involves hands‑on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coaching a team of technicians to achieve high performance.

Key responsibilities

• Apply and enforce Environment, Health & Safety procedures, wear appropriate PPE, implement 5S, maintain clean work areas and participate in safety meetings.
• Repair, troubleshoot and maintain heavy industrial equipment such as cranes, conveyors, pumps and pneumatic/hydraulic systems; perform complex tasks, root‑cause analysis and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Provide technical advice, coaching and on‑the‑job training to technicians, identify training needs and drive team performance.
• Conduct inspections, operate and maintain mobile equipment safely, and carry out preventive maintenance on area equipment.
• Record work in the SAP Plant Maintenance module, raise requisitions, and contribute to continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and heavy industrial machinery (cranes, conveyors, pumps, pulleys).
• Proficiency in welding and ability to read mechanical drawings and P&I diagrams.

Required skills

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems maintenance
• Heavy industrial equipment repair (cranes, conveyors, pumps)
• Welding
• Reading mechanical and P&I diagrams
• SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module usage
• Root cause analysis (RCA)