Terminal/Port Head Mechanic and Maintenance Lead Job at Caribbean HR Solutions (Cap-Haitien)

Job Description

The Head Mechanic and Maintenance position is distinguished from other mechanic classes by the assumed responsibility level and the complexity of duties assigned. The Head Mechanic performs and oversees the most challenging and duties. The head mechanic provides supervision to assigned staff performing and overseeing the technical work of the unit and provides administrative support to the assigned unit.

Job Responsibility

Leads, plans, trains, reviews the work of staff, and assigns staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled technical diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work on a variety of light and heavy equipment
Participates actively in performing the most complex work of the unit, including the more complex maintenance assignments, as well as administrative support duties
Trains assigned employees in maintenance and repair methods, procedures, and techniques
Leads, assigns and inspects the work of subordinates and participates in all associated work
Ensures compliance with applicable standards and specifications by reviewing work performed for accuracy
Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures and assists in evaluating employees
Operates and maintains a complete set of hand, power, and shop tools and computerized diagnostic and test equipment used in the automotive and truck repair trade
Performs general maintenance on trucks, other light and heavy equipment, and other standard vehicle maintenance duties
Prescribes procedures, methods, and materials on complex projects as assigned
Coordinates equipment maintenance activities with other maintenance department, which includes inspecting diagnosis and locating technical and electrical issues on all Terminal equipment such as: Trucks, Ship to shore cranes, Mobile harbor cranes, Fixed port solutions, Reach stacker, Top loaders, Forklifts
Determines the extent of necessary repairs, scheduling of repairs, and associated cost and material estimates
Recommends contract work as necessary
locates and recommends vendors
Prepares requisitions or orders for replacement parts and supplies
May assist in budget preparation by recommending equipment expenditures and Fleet Services
Reads and interprets schematics, shop manuals, and other related materials when performing work assignments and staying abreast of current technology
Accesses technical information from automated databases
enters data into and retrieves prints and generates vehicle, equipment, and work order reports from the computer information system
Maintains work, time, material, and equipment maintenance logs and records
May respond or assign the response to emergency service calls for repairing or towing equipment that has been broken down away from the shop

Requirements

Graduation from high school and completion of an approved apprenticeship program
5-8 years of experience doing a variety of skilled mechanic's work primarily on heavy equipment
5 years of experience as Port Equipment Head Mechanic
Knowledge of materials and methods used in heavy and light equipment maintenance and repair
Must know operating principles of internal combustion engines
Be knowledgeable of theory and operation of electrical components (up to 24 volts) and related equipment
Must be able to operate independently

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