Heavy Equipment Maintenance Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Maintenance Engineer to lead the upkeep and reliability of our fleet of construction machinery across project sites and our maintenance yard. The role combines hands‑on technical work with coordination of vendors, safety compliance, and knowledge transfer to the operations team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot systems, and execute repairs and overhauls.
• Manage lubrication, wear monitoring, and component replacement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, data records, and reliability reports.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout maintenance activities.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor interactions, and spare‑part logistics.
• Plan and align maintenance activities with operational schedules.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to shop and field personnel.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 5–7 years of experience maintaining heavy construction equipment.
• Relevant certifications (hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical, NDT) are a plus; OEM certifications preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with diagnostic tools, multimeters, pressure/flow testers, and EDM analyzers.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and steering mechanisms.
• Basic PLC/electrical control understanding.
• Experience using CMMS, ERP modules, and productivity applications; basic data analysis capability.
• Safety training including Lockout/Tagout, Sling/Lift planning, Fall protection, and forklift awareness.
• Field and shop maintenance experience on cranes, excavators, loaders, bulldozers, concrete pumps, etc.