Maintenance & Rescue Foreman
Department:
Warehouse
Position Type:
Permanent
Location:
Iloilo City,
Philippines
Iloilo City,
Philippines
Leads preventive maintenance (PM), workshop operations, and breakdown rescues for the fleet and heavy equipment. Supervises mechanics, electricians, and maintenance helpers; coordinates with Warehouse, Transportation, and Site Engineers to minimize downtime and ensure safe, high-quality repairs.
Core Responsibilities
- Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
- Plan and execute PM to ≥95% on-time compliance; align schedules with operations to reduce downtime.
- Track hours, due PMs, and utilization; propose lube routes and operator pre-start check routines.
- Capture failures, perform basic Root Cause Analysis, and implement corrective actions to reduce repeats.
- Workshop & Team Supervision
- Lead mechanics, electrician(s), and helpers; assign tasks, coach workmanship, and enforce QC.
- Control tools, equipment, and test instruments; ensure calibration and proper use.
- Maintain a tidy, safe workshop and yard using 5S and housekeeping standards.
- Breakdown Rescue & Recovery
- Lead field rescues (towing/recovery); maintain rescue kit readiness and on-call rotation.
- Coordinate safe lifting/rigging, road movement, and site access with Transportation and Site teams.
- Restore equipment to service within target Mean Time To Repair; escalate resource needs promptly.
- Documentation, Compliance & Reporting
- Approve/close Job Orders; verify test runs; ensure all checklists and forms are complete and filed.
- Use Odoo/CMMS to log work, parts, and labor; submit daily and weekly maintenance reports.
- Comply with HSE, LOTO, environmental and highway movement requirements.
- Coordination & Communication
- Liaise with Warehouse for spares/consumables; keep min/max levels for critical parts.
- Work with Transportation Coordinator for dispatch and movement permits when required.
- Coordinate downtime windows and post-repair validations with Site Engineers/Foremen.
Other Responsibilities
- Assist in annual budget build for parts, tools, tires, and contractor services.
- Participate in supplier and contractor evaluations for maintenance services.
- Support commissioning/decommissioning, modifications, and compliance audits.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support the warehouse and Operations and the organization.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years in heavy equipment maintenance (construction/mining/fleet), including field service.
- Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting with basic electrical skills (charging/lighting/sensors).
- Strong supervision skills; able to coach technicians on site and enforce safety/QC.
- Familiar with CMMS, job packs, checklists, and parts planning experience is a plus.
- Certifications preferred: LOTO, Basic Rigging/Signalman; valid driver’s license.
- NC II–III (Automotive Servicing/Electrical Installation & Maintenance) or equivalent; Bachelor’s in ME/EE is a plus.