Plant Mechanic Job Intex Construction

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A Plant Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing and installing machinery and equipment. They play a critical role in keeping machinery operational, ensuring safety and supporting productivity across the company. They ensure smooth, safe, and efficient plant operations while adhering to environmental and safety regulations. He/she must be highly skilled and hands-on Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for responding to mechanical emergencies, conducting inspections, and performing fault diagnostics on heavy-duty machinery such as trucks, cranes, and bulldozers. The successful candidate should be proficient in adjusting equipment, replacing faulty parts, and carrying out major and routine repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to and resolve mechanical emergencies through effective diagnostics and repair.
• Conduct major repairs and rebuilds of diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic pumps for heavy equipment such as backhoes and wheel loaders.
• Plan and execute comprehensive maintenance schedules, including routine servicing, lubrication, and safety inspections to prevent breakdowns.
• Minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency
• Supervise workshop operations, assign tasks and provide technical training to junior mechanics
• Service specialized equipment such as diesel generators (CAT, PERKINS, Kohler, and BH models), water pumps, outboard engines, cranes, and construction machinery.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles and machine attachments such as hydraulic horse pipes, blades, and side booms.
• Monitoring equipment performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Collaborating with team members to optimize plant efficiency
• Advise on safe work methods(safety protocols) /conditions appropriate for safe use of the equipment; personal protective equipment
• Adhere to operator code of practice and present yourself in neat and professional appearance;
• Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety procedures, policies and instructions;
• Keep accurate maintenance records
• Any other work related duty as assigned from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Average time taken to repair equipment after failure.
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Maintenance Cost as a (%) of Replacement Value
• Inventory Turnover Ratio
• Work Order Completion Rate
• Machine Downtime

Indicate As Desired (D) Or Essential (E)

• Ability to safely lift, move, and operate heavy machinery and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor and workshop environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to document work, report issues clearly, and collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Mechanical aptitude, problem solving, manual dexterity and knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Able to conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions and harsh environment.
• Must have good hearing and vision and is physically fit.

Behavior: All Are Essential

• Takes initiative, works with collegiality, is resourceful, professional, must be hardworking, have a strong sense of work ethics, honest and loyal.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants to submit their 1-page cover letter and CV to info@intexafrica.com on or before 10th April 2026 5:00pm quoting job title as the subject: Plant Mechanic