Mechanic Officer Job at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Mechanic Officer

Job Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Logistics
Level: Mid Level
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Logistics Manager

Objective 1

• Ensure maintenance of equipment and vehicles.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Check periodically the state of equipment and vehicles;
• Carry out necessary repairs;
• Manage the maintenance of equipment and tools;
• Order tools and spare parts if needed.
• Inspect machines for faulty parts
• Analyze and diagnose mechanical issues
• Create a plan of action for all repairs
• Follow checklists and protocols while conducting repairs
• Regularly clean and maintain tools and equipment
• Ensure a safe, organized, and tidy workspace
• Input, track and maintain all maintenance data and records
• Keep machinery is in good working condition
• Track inventory and order new parts when required
• Explain to clients the nature of the repairs required, the plan of action, and the options available to them
• Support coworkers and be a good team player
• Follow all health and safety laws and guidelines, as well as common-sense safety practices

Objective 2

• Supervise the use of material and vehicle.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Check the fuel consumption
• Check useful life of equipment and vehicles
• Write a consumption report.
• Ensure all vehicle operation policies and systems are up to date and enforced within field operations
• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components;
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

Objective 3

• Contribute towards making adequate use of equipment and vehicles.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Check the state of equipment and vehicles after use;
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles, etc.)
• Keep logs of work and report on issues
• Inform the users to study the instructions for use of the equipment and vehicles

Objective 4

• Supervise the team.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Delegate the activities to the Mechanic assistant and check that they are properly executed
• Establish the work plan
• Assist in making drivers schedule when support requested by the fleet assistant.
• Maintain local safety meeting
• Plan, organize and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements
• Develop, maintain and ensure adherence to disciplinary procedures and drivers’ orientation program
• Make and advise recommendations to Human Resources Department, through the Logistics Manager, on training, annual leave or off-days, scheduling, reprimanding, hiring, and termination of recalcitrant employees
• Follow up leave plan with Mechanic assistant.
• Carry out appraisal interviews; to the Mechanic Assistant

Objective 5

• General Recordkeeping.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain maintenance planning,
• Obtain and maintain maintenance and repair sheet
• Issue and keep track of job / maintenance card
• Track inventory of equipment and parts and accountable for all spare parts
• Assist Mechanic assistant to keep an archive of the inventory list, job / maintenance card properly

Objective 6

• General Logistics Support.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Participation in defining and improving logistical procedures.
• Follow up with Fleet officer and Base log regarding any kind of mechanical and driver issue.
• Assist in the preparation of external audits.
• Provide technical support to the team as necessary
• Responsible for operations ground safety
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and assessment of relevant staff
• Write Maintenance report and Inventory report of equipment & spare parts each month,

Internal & External Relationship
Internal:

• Follow-up with the Finance and HR department including close collaboration with program teams.

External:

• Interact with suppliers and casual service providers.

Requirements

• Degree / HND in Mechanical Engineer (Automotive) or any other equivalent course

Skills and Responsibilities
Essential:

• At least 2 years of proven experience in Mechanic
• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components
• Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers)
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints, etc.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Very good communication skills
• A problem-solving ability
• Very good physical strength and stamina
• Knowledge of computer packages MS office, email and internet use
• Good communication skills in both written and oral English and excellent in Hausa or Kanuri language

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with NGO or UN agencies
• Proven knowledge and experience of logistics core competencies
• Sound knowledge of AAH logistics procedures and kitlog.

Minimum Basic Salary
N236, 585 per month.