Equipment Maintenance Excellence Manager

PG Consulting Limited is a recruitment, training and business consulting firm. We provide our clients - businesses and corporate organizations - across different industries with superior human capital, high-quality trainings and cutting-edge consulting to help them drive organizational growth, multiply staff productivity, gain appropriate market positioning and maximise profit.

Over the course of almost 20 years of our existence, we have serviced various organizations, many of which are strong indigenous brands operating with global standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Equipment Maintenance Excellence Manager

Location: Ajaokuta, Kogi
Industry: Manufacturing / Building Materials
Reporting To: Transport Department Head

About the Role

• The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical systems within heavy equipment, specifically Cat excavators, payloaders, trucks, and forklifts.
• This includes troubleshooting, and maintaining the machinery to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and increase longevity.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-engineering personnel, including operators, technicians, and management.
• Supervisory and team management skills are a must.
• Experience working with construction, mining, or logistics equipment, specifically Cat-brand machines like excavators, payloaders, Sinotrucks, and Toyota/Liuogong forklifts.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including powertrains (Transmission), hydraulics, and engine diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience with Cat-brand machines like excavators, payloaders, trucks, and forklifts, and an understanding of their components, functions, and operations.
• Use diagnostic tools and software (e.g., CAT ET) to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures. Apply root cause analysis to resolve recurring issues and prevent future failures.
• Should have good exposure to fleet operations catering diff types - cars/tippers/forklift/eavy equipments etc.
• Should have exposure to tools for OPS Excellence like Six Sigma, Fishbone, Gantt Chart, etc
• The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical systems within heavy equipment, specifically Cat excavators, payloaders, trucks, and forklifts. This includes troubleshooting and maintaining the machinery to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and increase longevity.
• Understanding of machinery mechanics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

Requirements

• Proficient in English
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/automobile environment
• Strong computer skills
• Should have good Excel knowledge and exposure to fleet/service management solutions.
• Languages Preferred: English (Fluency required)
• Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering
• Analytical mindset with a techno-commercial approach