Technician - Special Equipment

Technician - Special Equipment

Position: Technician – Special Equipment

Department: Plant & Equipment / Mechanical Maintenance
Industry: Construction / Infrastructure
Location: Project Site
Experience: 12 – 15 Years (Preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Purpose

To carry out inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of special construction equipment to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and minimum downtime at project sites.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance of special construction equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
• Carry out repair and replacement of defective components, assemblies, and equipment parts.
• Maintain equipment in safe and operational condition as per manufacturer recommendations.
• Attend equipment breakdowns at project sites and ensure timely restoration.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify potential equipment failures.
• Maintain maintenance records, service reports, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and plant & equipment teams for maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper utilization of tools, tackles, and diagnostic equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures and ensure compliance with site HSE requirements.

3. Equipment Exposure

Experience in the maintenance and repair of any of the following special construction equipment:

• Piling Rigs
• Hydraulic Crawler Cranes
• Rotary Drilling Machines
• Tunnel Boring Equipment (TBM)
• Hydraulic Excavators
• Concrete Pumps and Batching Plants
• Heavy Lifting Equipment
• Special Purpose Construction Machinery

4. Educational Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or relevant technical discipline.
• Relevant technical certifications will be an added advantage.

5. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic control systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Good problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work at construction project sites and handle breakdown situations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

6. Experience Requirements

• 12–15 years of relevant experience in maintenance and servicing of heavy construction or special-purpose equipment.
• Experience in infrastructure, civil construction, or heavy engineering projects is preferred.

7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Reduction in equipment breakdown and downtime.
• Timely completion of preventive maintenance.
• Quality and reliability of repair work.
• Compliance with safety standards and maintenance procedures.