Technician

GEO BASE (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO BASE (S) PTE. LTD. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Heavy Equipment Technician with extensive field expertise in heavy machinery maintenance and on-site yard operations.

The role focuses on diagnosing, overhauling, and managing complex construction/geological equipment directly on site and in the yard. Responsibilities include field and yard repairs, fleet readiness, rapid diagnostics in field conditions, and mentorship of junior technicians, with coordination of spare parts when

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years hands-on experience in heavy machinery maintenance, construction equipment, or yard/site engineering environments.
• Strong diagnostic and overhaul capability for hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Willingness to work actively on field sites and in yard conditions.
• Proven ability to diagnose field issues and perform rapid repairs.

Responsibilities

• Field & Yard Machinery Repair: perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhauls on site and in yard.
• Equipment Management & Fleet Readiness: oversee yard machinery inventory and preventive maintenance.
• On-Site Diagnostics & Emergency Breakdown Response: identify failures and take corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Technical Guidance & Mentorship: lead junior technicians and share best practices.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Senior Heavy Equipment Technician with a minimum of 20 years of field experience in heavy machinery maintenance, equipment repair, and yard operations. This position requires deep technical expertise to independently diagnose, overhaul, and manage complex construction/geological engineering equipment directly on site and in the yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Field & Yard Machinery Repair: Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and major overhauls of heavy machinery, foundation equipment, and hydraulic systems on site and in the yard.
• Equipment Management & Fleet Readiness: Oversee yard machinery inventory, schedule preventive maintenance, and ensure all equipment meets operational safety and performance standards.
• On-Site Diagnostics & Emergency Breakdown Response: Rapidly identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures in field conditions and execute immediate corrective actions to minimize project downtime.
• Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Lead junior field technicians and mechanics, sharing best practices for safety, equipment handling, and efficient repair workflows.
• Vendor & Parts Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers for spare parts sourcing, equipment spare inventory management, and external specialist support when required.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 20 years of hands-on experience as a Technician/Mechanic in heavy machinery, construction equipment, or yard/site engineering environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong background in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems diagnostic and overhaul (geological/foundation engineering equipment experience preferred).
• Work Environment: Willingness and capability to work actively on field sites and in physical yard conditions.
• Problem-Solving: Proven track record of quick technical troubleshooting under demanding site conditions.