Roles 

The selected candidate will be working under the overall oversight of the Infrastructure Coordinator & in close collaboration with the engineering unit & will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the deployment & operation of leased heavy machinery safely & efficiently.
• Supervising equipment operation & directing works as appropriate.
• Developing & coordinating deployment schedules for all leased heavy equipment.
• Following project plans, blueprints & instructions to perform tasks accurately & meet project deadlines.
• Conducting pre deployment & pre operational checks & inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Advising on the required equipment type for various jobs & supporting engineering in estimating machine hours required for tasks.
• Monitoring & assessing job site conditions to adapt equipment operation accordingly.
• Coordinating the transport & movement of materials, equipment & supplies to support construction activities.
• Ensuring all safety regulations & guidelines are adhered to by Heavy Equipment Operators.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient workflow & coordinate tasks effectively.
• Reporting any equipment malfunctions, accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Documenting & reporting downtime & its impact on production.
• Independently verifying 3rd party equipment meets requirements prior to acceptance for entry into operating areas.
• Reviewing & accepting contractor inspection documentation.
• Continually validating that equipment in use has been inspected.
• Performing ad hoc inspections to verify continued compliance with standards.
• Developing and maintaining equipment tracking & reporting tools.
• Proactively leading HSE performance by communicating, fostering, supporting & enforcing HSE policies.
• Performing jobsite walk downs & enforcing safe work execution.
• Participating in onsite contractor toolbox & safety meetings.
• Demonstrating strong adherence to organization values.
• Identifying & tracking the condition, maintenance & repairs for all leased equipment.
• Coordinating with engineering & contractor personnel to ensure timely repair & maintenance of equipment.
• Providing logistical support for the supply of consumables for leased equipment deployed in hard to reach areas.
• Working with project teams to ensure equipment moves are scheduled & completed timely.
• Updating & maintaining equipment schedules for all projects.
• Monitoring equipment utilization & working to improve it through better communication.
• Notifying engineering of expected shortages or excess pieces of equipment.
• Confirming conditions & conducting inspections when equipment arrives or leaves the job site.
• Conducting quality control inspections to ensure that work meets requirements.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with project site personnel.
• Developing equipment utilization reports.
• Working with assigned engineers to manage & maintain jobsite equipment records.
• Preparing reports & forecasts related to equipment deployment on site & upcoming new equipment needs.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
• Key Competences 
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 or more years of experience as a mechanic, fleet management, heavy duty equipment sales & delivery, or equipment operation.
• 5 or more years of equipment coordination experience in a heavy civil environment or exposure to heavy equipment.
• 5 or more years of experience with equipment use or maintenance in harsh conditions.
• Strong interpersonal, written & verbal communication, organization & time management skills.
• Able to read & understand construction documents.
• Ability to solve problems based on clearly defined procedures.
• Familiar with commercial / mining / heavy civil / infrastructure construction methodology & practices.
• Knowledge of safety standards & practices on heavy industrial type projects.
• Strong multi tasking skills with ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines & across organizational boundaries.
• Listens actively & invites dialogue for shared understanding, then influences & acts to drive performance & achieve results.
• Proven experience & knowledge in coordinating heavy equipment logistics, transportation & maintenance.
• Able to troubleshoot multiple equipment issues that may arise in the field.
• Willing & able to travel to all construction offices & job sites.
• Must possess a good work ethic.
• Strong prioritization & organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Must be dependable, self motivated & task oriented.
• Must be physically able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Professional work demeanour.
• Heavy equipment mechanic skills, basic knowledge of construction
• Must be fluent in English.