Repair Supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Team Supervision & Maintenance Execution

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities of Mechanical, Electrical, and Service Technicians.
• Allocate manpower and maintenance resources according to operational priorities.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings, shift briefings, and maintenance planning discussions.
• Monitor work progress and ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Ensure proper shift handovers and communication between maintenance teams.
• Review completed maintenance activities and verify work quality.

Equipment Repair, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Supervise preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities on Caterpillar mining equipment.
• Lead emergency troubleshooting and equipment recovery efforts.
• Coordinate fault diagnosis and repair using Caterpillar diagnostic systems including CAT ET and SIS.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with Caterpillar OEM repair standards and maintenance procedures.
• Support major component replacement, rebuilds, inspections, and overhaul programs.
• Minimize repeat failures through effective troubleshooting and corrective action implementation.

Fleet Reliability & Equipment Availability

• Support initiatives aimed at improving fleet reliability and equipment availability.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for recurring equipment failures.
• Monitor equipment performance trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in reducing equipment downtime and improving maintenance efficiency.
• Support achievement of fleet performance and production targets.

Safety Management & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with company HSE policies, mining regulations, and client safety requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, toolbox talks, and maintenance risk assessments.
• Enforce compliance with:
  • LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
  • Permit-to-Work procedures
  • Equipment isolation procedures
  • Hazard identification processes
  • Safe work practices
  • Emergency response procedures
• Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture within maintenance operations.

 Spare Parts, Tools & Resource Management

• Coordinate spare parts requirements and maintenance material requests.
• Monitor utilization and condition of maintenance tools and workshop equipment.
• Work closely with Warehouse and Procurement teams to ensure availability of critical parts.
• Support inventory management and parts usage control initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance resources are utilized effectively.

Technical Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure accurate completion of work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain equipment service histories and maintenance records.
• Review maintenance reports and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare operational reports relating to maintenance activities, equipment status, and workforce productivity.
• Support maintenance KPI monitoring and reporting.

Team Development & Leadership

• Train, mentor, and develop technicians and junior maintenance personnel.
• Provide technical guidance during troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Identify competency gaps and recommend training requirements.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance monitoring and provide coaching where required.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Planning, Warehouse, Procurement, and HSE departments.
• Liaise with Caterpillar OEM representatives and external service providers when required.
• Support equipment availability and operational readiness initiatives.
• Assist management in achieving departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualification & ExperienceEducation

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Heavy Equipment Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Or a related engineering discipline.
• Additional Caterpillar OEM training or certifications will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years’ proven experience in maintenance and repair of Caterpillar mining equipment within open-pit mining operations.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance execution teams.
• Experience working on Caterpillar haul trucks, excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, and motor graders is highly desirable.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Caterpillar mining equipment maintenance
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance
  • Maintenance planning and execution
  • Maintenance management systems
• Working knowledge of:
  • CAT ET
  • Caterpillar SIS
  • Equipment monitoring systems
  • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)