Maintenance & Rescue Foreman

Bicc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment firm in the Philippines seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead preventive maintenance operations and supervise a team of technicians. Key responsibilities include planning maintenance schedules, enforcing safety standards, and coordinating repairs for heavy equipment. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience in equipment maintenance and strong supervisory skills. Certifications like LOTO and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in heavy equipment maintenance (construction/mining/fleet), including field service.
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting with basic electrical skills.
• Strong supervision skills; able to coach technicians on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive maintenance and ensure on-time compliance.
• Supervise mechanics and helpers during workshop operations.
• Coordinate safe lifting/rigging and road movement.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Supervision skills

Basic electrical skills

CMMS familiarity

Safety enforcement

Education

NC II–III Automotive Servicing/Electrical Installation & Maintenance

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.