Mechanical Workshop Manager

Job Description

•Oversee the day-to-day operation of all workshop activities and the powerhouses on Laucala Island and at Onodere (Qamea Island)

•Responsible for monitoring, ordering and bunkering bulk fuel (diesel and ULP) for Laucala and Onodere (Qamea Island) operations

•Responsible for assigning workshop staff and other staff as directed.

•Schedules work activities and personnel attendance.

•Responsible for planning the development of the Mechanical Division of the Technical Services Department.

•Responsible for assisting and planning annual CAPEX budgeting with engineering management

•Ensures that all static and mobile plant and machinery is professionally maintained and in a safe and reliable state of repair and visual appearance.

•Directs, and is actively engaged with, all repair and maintenance activities.

•Troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and automotive electrical issues.

•Ensures that the workshop is always a safe and clean working environment.

•Ensure that critical & essential spare parts and consumables are always available in stock.

•Orders spare parts and liaises with procurement department and suppliers regarding order and stock keeping procedures

•Implements a strong preventative maintenance program for all machinery including all generators on Laucala and Onodere islands. 

•Maintains vehicle maintenance logs and other reports as required

•Set par stocks, control and reorder spares according to such

•Move to a digital system of cataloguing assets, maintenance history, drivers log etc.

•Development/documentation of workshop repair and maintenance policies, procedures, and forms

•Daily machinery check procedures and forms

•Library of repair manuals

•Records of service history for all machinery

•Development of Training Materials for local staff

•Development of Workshop related Standard Operating Procedure

•Development of workshop related Safety Procedures

•Provide a monthly report to the chief engineer on the tasks completed and results.

•Any other duties that may be assigned by your manager from time to time.

Skills/Qualifications Required

•Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role as workshop manager or senior diesel mechanic

•Trade Certificate in Mechanical & Automotive Engineering

•Good practical knowledge of working with both, heavy and light, mechanical machinery.

•Good understanding and experience of generators control systems

•Practical experience in welding & fabrication.

•Good knowledge of OHS requirements.

•Has good organization skills with the ability to plan and carry out works as required.

•Competent computer literacy skills with MS Office applications. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Company programs.

•A positive attitude with a flexible approach to working hours.

•Be a confident team leader who can coach a team and support their development.

•Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers and staff.

•Must be able to live and work in a remote island environment and community

•Fluency in English is essential. Must have ability to read and analyse product manuals and installation guides and communicate with 3rd parties in fluent English.

Salary

Not Stated

Full-Time / Part-Time?