Heavy Equipment Supervisor - Ibadan, Nigeria - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

IITA is an award-winning, research-for-development (R4D) organization, providing solutions to hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources in Africa. Since 1967, IITA has worked with international and national partners to we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity.

IITA is guided by an ambitious strategy–to lift 11.5 million people out of poverty and revitalize 7.5 million hectares of farmland–by 2020. As one of 15 research centers in the CGIAR, a global partnership for a food secure future, IITA is engaged in several CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs).

IITA has delivered more than 70% of the CGIAR's impact in sub-Saharan Africa and remains committed to science-driven improvement of agriculture and related food value chains.

Our R4D programs are focused on four crucial areas: Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement, Natural Resource Management, Social Science and Agribusiness, Plant Production and Plant Health and Nutrition and Food Technology.

IITA's R4D programs have attracted the best and brightest minds from all over the world. Thousands of scientists and professionals have been involved in IITA training and research programs and continue to benefit from the knowledge they have in turn passed on to others.

To help address poverty and the high number of unemployed young men and women in, IITA has initiated a Youth Agripreneurs program to create jobs by making agriculture and agribusiness appealing to the youth. The program is integrated in the Business Incubation Platform (BIP), the technology delivery arm of IITA, which serves as a model to stimulate product development and to provide opportunities for market expansion.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsQualifications: BSc / HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) years' experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.Competencies:The ideal candidate must: Have experience in repair/overhauling and maintenance of all kinds of earth moving equipment, heavy duty trucks, generators and tractors. Have a good team working and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties Work with the heavy equipment superintendent by coordinating and receiving work assigned for maintenance services. Schedule preventive maintenance and safety inspection for equipment and trucks with the assistance of Heavy Equipment Superintendent. Keep down time very low by constant inspection of equipment, diagnose and repair of mechanical defects/failures in various heavy/earth moving equipment including diesel and petrol powered trucks and other mechanical equipment used in utility work. Carry out spot checking equipment for optimum performance and make necessary repairs to equipment prior to use and ensure adequate availability of these equipment. Assist in keeping complete records for equipment and spare part in stock for repairing purposes. Monitor operational activities of subordinate staff in the section. Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Heavy machinery operation, Leadership skills, Equipment and tool maintenance

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree