Manpower is seeking to recruit a Mechanical supervisor (Operations), who shall provide leadership to assigned teams whilst ensuring that employees have the necessary guidance and support to perform their role effectively. The Mechanical supervisor shall oversee the coordination and commissioning of activities for the various projects and domestic and/or commercial installations undertaken within the department. The role may also include the provision of support to the Aftersales function within the mechanical team.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Leading the commissioning activities of assigned mechanical projects on the dif-ferent sites for domestic, commercial and/or industrial applications;
· Oversee the planned and reactive maintenance and/or servicing on mechanical equipment including Fire Suppression systems, Wet firefighting systems such as sprinkler systems and fire pumps, dry risers, and the required pipe fitting;
· Support with attending for progress meetings on worksites, supervising quality and productivity of works and commencing of project Management;
· Ensure site installations by the mechanical team or Sub-Contractors meet com-pany quality standards, specifications and drawings;
· Ensure that all test records are in accordance with the project quality compliance procedures;
· Provide solutions to troubleshooting including the diagnosing of technical problems and suggest/carry out repairs to rectify problems;
· Interface and feedback to the Engineering department on any changes in design, whilst ensuring that works are in line with best practice and internal expert ad-vice;
· Checking, ordering and/or preparing materials and equipment required for the commissioning of services, whilst raising requisitions when required;
· Promote safe working practices and take an active role in the Health, Safety and risk programs for work activities, whilst also ensuring compliance to internal H&S procedures;
· Ensure the proper commissioning and handing over of finished systems to cli-ents in line with service expectations;
· Take active role in Research and development;
· Builds positive relationships with customers & applies excellent customer care at all times;
· Take an active role in mentoring employees, investing in the professional devel-opment and engagement of people within the team whilst promoting a high-performance culture;
· Creating and maintaining team schedules on the respective software, whilst fol-lowing on project hours compared with labour hrs;
· Manage the requisition of tools, parts and consumables;
· Maintain and update records of works on a daily basis;
· Any other duties in line with the scope of the position;
Skills, Qualifications & Attributes:
· A minimum of three years experience working in a similar environment and with experience and with proven technical expertise in Mechanical systems;
· Exposure and/or experience in leading/coaching people at project site, which might include the navigation inside construction site terrains;
· Have a positive approach to people and work;
· Ability to use hand tools and working at heights;
· Be able to design technical drawings and datasheets;
· A valid Driving License;
· Exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
· Moderate noise level.
· Physical activity for prolonged periods.
· Ability to push and pull and carry objects up to 30 kg.
