Diesel Fitter at a Multinational Engineering Company

Best Search Recruitment Limited - Our client is a multinational engineering firm that provides operations and maintenance services to firms within the global cement industry.

The company is seeking to fill the position of:

Job Title: Diesel Fitter

Location: Ibese, Ogun

Job Purpose
Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records

Job Duties

• Do routine maintenance by following a checklist for the inspection process.
• Perform tasks such as replacing oil or lubricating equipment during routine maintenance.
• Replace or repair damaged and malfunctioning parts after doing inspection.
• Make use of computers, dials or gauges to interpret diagnostic test results.
• Use hydraulic machinery to lift large equipment and vehicles
• Inspect the parts and systems that make up the machine or vehicle.
• Perform test drives to be assured that vehicles are working properly or to determine any anomalies.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills

• Tooling
• Supply Management
• Mechanical Inspection Tools
• Technical Understanding
• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Thoroughness,

Qualifications

• BSC or HND in any related field
• 3-4 years experience
• Verbal Communication
• Documentation Skills
• Inventory Control and Job Knowledge

Application Closing Date:
31st September, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates for this role should, please forward a copy of their updated CV to: [email protected]