Equipment Mate

Responsibilities:

Daily Operational Schedule:  Pre-Start Operations & Inspection (06:30hrs – 08:00hrs)

Attend daily toolbox talk (TBT) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). Conduct pre-start inspection: check fluid levels (fuel, engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil), tyre/track tension, leakages, and abnormal noise/vibration. Perform routine servicing: air filter cleaning, lubrication and greasing of moving parts as per lubrication chart. Document and record equipment hour-meter readings and initial running condition.

Operations & Maintenance Support (08:00hrs – 16:00hrs):

Assist in material handling, equipment positioning, and rigging operations as instructed. Provide tool support and material staging for fitters/operators during maintenance and repair activities. Assist in dismantling, installation, and alignment of mechanical components: gearboxes, drive shafts, bearings, belt drives, and coupling assemblies. Monitor equipment deployment, movement, and utilization across site. Ensure compliance with Site-keeping and HSE regulations to maintain a safe and organized work area.

Close-Out & Reporting (16:00hrs – 17:30hrs):

Perform post-operation cleaning, de-scaling, and preservation of tools and equipment. Wash down the plant, park in the designated bay, and apply the parking brake and wheel chocks. Record closing hour-meter readings, fuel consumption, lubricant usage, and operational anomalies. Generate defect/non-conformance report (NCR) and escalate malfunctioning equipment to supervisor for corrective action. Secure and lock the tool crib and equipment yard.

Periodic Maintenance Schedule:

Weekly Tasks:

Detailed equipment wash-down and undercarriage cleaning. Spare parts inventory, stock-taking, and material requisition. Support planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities.

Monthly Tasks:

Participate in scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Assist in tracking equipment service intervals, maintenance history, and calibration records.

As Required:

Provide support for overhaul, troubleshooting, and breakdown maintenance on rotating and stationary equipment. Perform general engineering support duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements:

Minimum qualification of an SSCE 2 years of previous experience in a similar role

Standard Work Schedule:

The work schedule is site-dependent but typically follows industry-standard rotations.

Construction / Quarry / Fleet Yard Operations: Monday to Saturday, 07:30hrs – 17:00hrs (8–10 hours per day). Industrial / Plant Operations: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift with on-call availability for corrective maintenance and equipment breakdowns.