Lead Technician – Heavy Equipment (CAT ADT & Excavators)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Technician to supervise a workshop team responsible for the maintenance and component rebuild of Caterpillar heavy equipment at a mining site in West Africa. The role is hands‑on, workshop‑based and focuses on maximizing equipment availability while ensuring strict safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of workshop maintenance technicians.
• Plan and control maintenance and component rebuild activities for CAT 745 ADT trucks and CAT 390/395 excavators.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for major breakdowns.
• Ensure repair quality and compliance with OEM procedures.
• Maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Enforce strict HSE standards in workshop and site activities.
• Train and mentor local technicians.
• Monitor spare parts usage and critical inventory.
• Prepare maintenance and technical reports.
• Coordinate closely with operations and maintenance planning teams.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Strong Caterpillar background, especially ADT trucks and large excavators.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and diesel engine systems.
• Previous experience as Lead Technician, Team Leader or Supervisor in a mining or heavy‑workshop environment.
• Strong HSE mindset and ability to work autonomously.
• Technical qualification in heavy equipment or mechanical maintenance.
• Fluent technical English; French is a plus.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems maintenance.
• Hydraulic systems maintenance.
• Diesel engine systems maintenance.
• Use of CAT diagnostic tools (ET, SIS or equivalent).
• Heavy equipment component rebuild for CAT 745 ADT and CAT 390/395 excavators.

What we offer

• Rotation schedule: 10 weeks on‑site, 3 weeks off (6/1 on site).
• Accommodation, meals and on‑site transportation provided.
• Flights between Conakry and the site covered.