Heavy Diesel Mechanic

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Job Description

Fiji Pine Group (FPG) is a state-owned forestry and wood-processing organisation in Fiji, responsible for the sustainable management of the country’s pine plantation resources. The Group is involved in plantation establishment, harvesting, timber processing, and the supply of wood products for local and export markets. Through its various subsidiary companies, Fiji Pine Group (FPG) plays a key role in supporting rural employment, landowner participation, and the long-term development of Fiji’s forestry sector while promoting sustainable and responsible forest management.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Fleet Reliability and Availability
Ensure all heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and mobile machinery are maintained in reliable working condition to support uninterrupted operational activities.
2. Effective Preventive Maintenance
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to extend the lifespan of vehicles and equipment while reducing unexpected breakdowns.
3. Timely Fault Diagnosis and Repairs
Diagnose mechanical faults accurately and complete repairs efficiently to return vehicles and equipment to service within the shortest possible time.
4. Efficient Fleet Maintenance Operations
Maintain heavy and light vehicles, machinery, and small operational equipment to ensure the fleet remains safe, serviceable, and operational at all times.
5. Maintenance Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work logs, and issue reports to support effective fleet management and operational planning.
6. Workshop Safety and Compliance
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, procedures, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
7. Operational Support and Emergency Response
Provide mechanical standby support and respond to operational emergencies to maintain fleet readiness and business continuity.
8. Team Development and Knowledge Sharing
Support capability development by providing on-the-job training and technical guidance to mechanics, assistants, and other fleet personnel.
9. Continuous Improvement in Fleet Operations
Identify opportunities for improvements in maintenance practices, equipment efficiency, and workshop operations to enhance overall fleet performance.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Operational
Equipment Operation	Control the operation of specialised equipment, plant or vehicles to satisfy the demands of the assignment.
Maintenance	Monitor and/or maintain equipment, plant or vehicles in sound operating order.
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Certificate	Automotive, Automotive Engineering
Desirable
Degree	Automotive Engineering

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in heavy diesel machinery maintenance.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English for reporting, documentation, and communication with internal teams and government stakeholders.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Police Clearance
Must have a valid clear Group 2 Driving license

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Manager Fleet
Fiji Pine Limited
Fleet Department
External
Suppliers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Enthusiastic	Shows high levels of excitement and interest, and expresses positive feelings.
Experimenter	Tries out new procedures, ideas or activities.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Punctuality	Completes a required task or fulfills an obligation before or at a previously designated time
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
Interpersonal Styles
Consensus seeker	Works to achieve group solidarity and general agreement and harmony.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Abstract/conceptual thinker	Creates abstract or generic ideas generalised from particular instances.
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Conscientious	Demonstrates a sense of right and wrong and a personal obligation to do the right thing.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.
Reflective	Takes a thoughtful and deliberative approach.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.

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