Chief Mechanic

Kwantas Corporation Berhad; Sibu; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Chief Mechanic to lead the maintenance and repair of vehicles and machinery in their plantation operations. This role involves overseeing a team, ensuring efficient functioning of equipment, and conducting preventive maintenance on various heavy machinery. With a focus on safety and performance, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting day-to-day operations in rural settings. The company offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement, making it an exciting opportunity for mechanics looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

EPF contributions

SOCSO contributions

EIS contributions

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a mechanic with a focus on heavy machinery.
• Ability to work independently on mechanical repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct preventive maintenance for plantation machinery.
• Supervise and manage a team of mechanics helpers.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical problems

Heavy machinery repair

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Team management

Education

Technical diploma in automotive mechanics

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Chief Mechanic to oversee the maintenance and repair of all vehicles, machinery, and equipment used in our plantation operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the mechanical team and ensuring all machinery functions efficiently to support day-to-day field operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Schedule and conduct preventive maintenance for tractors, harvesters, trucks, and other plantation machinery.

Supervise and manage a team of mechanics helpers.

Evaluate minor mechanical problems and inspect repairs completed.

Perform major mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles.

Schedules, assigns, or performs general overhaul and repair work on light and heavy vehicles and equipment such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, excavators, farm tractors, backhoes, tipper trucks, rollers, and all types of machinery in the estates.

Look into preventive maintenance and the tuning and adjustment of parts for maximum performance of the vehicle and the types of machinery for the group.

Analyse engine performance and perform tuning as and when needed.

Able to do welding and perform minor body work repairs.

Maintain accurate, updated preventive maintenance records.

Perform other tasks when assigned by the Supervisor/ Management from time to time.

Job Requirements:

At least 6 years of work experience as a mechanic.

Good Command in Bahasa Malaysia

Preferably specialized in heavy machinery

Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently.

Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair.

Advanced knowledge of light and heavy vehicles maintenance and repair.

Work irregular hours as needed.

Ability to work in oil palm plantations located in rural and remote areas.

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

EPF, SOCSO, and EIS contributions.

Opportunities for training and development.

Career advancement within the company.

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Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing More than 10,000 employees

Kwantas Corporation Berhad was incorporated in 1995 as an investment holding company and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) in 1996.

The Kwantas Group is an integrated palm oil producer which operates the following:

Oil palm plantations and oil millsPalm kernel crushing plantPalm oil refinery plantsOleochemical plantShortening plantsBiomass power plant Bulking installation and facilitiesTrading of palm oils and fats productsWholesale and supply of diesel and lubricants

From its humble beginnings as a single company, the Group has grown and flourished to what it is today. The business has achieved its success with the singular aim of constantly creating value for its shareholders and at the same time maximizing their returns.

But success does not come easily. It takes hard work, perseverance, tolerance and sheer determination by all concerned to make it work. And this has been achieved with the help of a strong, experienced and dedicated management team who have been in the palm oil industry for more than 20 years.

With years of organic growth, the Kwantas Group is now a transnational company with offices in:

Kota KinabaluLahad datuSibu, SarawakGuangzhou, ChinaZhangjiagang, China

Kwantas Corporation Berhad was incorporated in 1995 as an investment holding company and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) in 1996.

The Kwantas Group is an integrated palm oil producer which operates the following:

Oil palm plantations and oil millsPalm kernel crushing plantPalm oil refinery plantsOleochemical plantShortening plantsBiomass power plant Bulking installation and facilitiesTrading of palm oils and fats productsWholesale and supply of diesel and lubricants

From its humble beginnings as a single company, the Group has grown and flourished to what it is today. The business has achieved its success with the singular aim of constantly creating value for its shareholders and at the same time maximizing their returns.

But success does not come easily. It takes hard work, perseverance, tolerance and sheer determination by all concerned to make it work. And this has been achieved with the help of a strong, experienced and dedicated management team who have been in the palm oil industry for more than 20 years.

With years of organic growth, the Kwantas Group is now a transnational company with offices in:

Kota KinabaluLahad datuSibu, SarawakGuangzhou, ChinaZhangjiagang, China

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