Job Responsibilities:
A. Operational / Technical / Core Duties
Tyre Condition Inspection & Readiness
- Inspect tyres and equipment daily to confirm operational readiness and identify damage, wear, or abnormal conditions.
- Diagnose tyre condition and recommend repair, rotation, or replacement actions to minimise production disruption.
- Verify rim and wheel assembly condition during inspections to prevent failures and repeat incidents.
Tyre Change, Fitment & Repair Supervision
- Supervise tyre removal and installation to ensure correct fitment procedures and safe execution standards are applied.
- Confirm inflation activities follow safe inflation principles and exclusion zones to reduce stored-energy risk.
- Oversee tyre repair activities, including authorised tyre welding/repair tasks, to meet quality and safety requirements.
Work Prioritisation & Crew Scheduling
- Prioritise tyre-related work orders to reduce safety exposure and prevent unplanned equipment downtime.
- Schedule and allocate tyre bay resources daily to meet planned and unplanned work demand efficiently.
- Coordinate tyre bay execution against maintenance plans to maintain availability and minimise operational delays.
Tyre Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze damaged tyres to identify causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence and reduce losses.
- Track recurring failure patterns and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve tyre life and utilisation.
- Support improvement initiatives that reduce scrap rates and increase average service hours of tyres.
Systems, Reporting & Technical Documentation
- Record tyre movements, changes, and technical actions in the tyre management system to ensure traceable history.
- Maintain SAP entries relevant to tyre work execution to support reporting, governance, and work control.
- Issue daily/weekly/monthly technical reports on tyre condition, scheduled work, and unplanned events to leadership.
Inventory & Procurement Support (Data-Driven)
- Identify tyre, rim, and consumable requirements based on condition, consumption, and forecasted work demand.
- Provide inventory and consumption data to support procurement planning and prevent stock-outs impacting operations.
- Validate tyre and rim stock records with stores to ensure accuracy and readiness for planned maintenance.
B. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) / Compliance Duties
Tyre & Rim Safety-Critical Controls
- Enforce tyre/rim safe-work procedures and ensure team compliance with site rules and critical controls.
- Apply safe deflation and inflation practices, including controlling exposure to lock-ring trajectory hazards.
- Ensure tyre bay risk assessments and controls are followed for heavy handling, high pressure, and stored energy.
Quality and Compliance Documentation
- Maintain accurate inspection and repair records to support compliance evidence and continuous improvement reporting.
- Report safety hazards, near-misses, and tyre-related incidents promptly and support investigations when required.
C. Leadership / People / Team Management
Frontline Supervision & Capability Development
- Lead and coach tyre bay team members to follow technical standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
- Conduct task briefings and verify competency for high-risk tyre activities before work commences.
- Monitor team performance and discipline, addressing non-compliance and escalating capability gaps to management.
D. Financial / Budget / Asset / Resource Management
Tyre Cost and Asset Utilisation Support
- Support tyre cost control by improving tyre life through correct maintenance, condition-based decisions, and reduced losses.
- Provide data to support annual consumption planning and proactive purchasing strategies for tyres and rims.
- Recommend operational adjustments based on observed tyre damage trends to reduce waste and premature failures.
Job Requirements :
A. Minimum Education Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Technology (or related).
- Supervised practical exposure to OTR tyre bay operations and tyre/rim safety controls.
B. Preferred Education / Certifications (if any)
- Formal tyre/wheel/rim safety and management training aligned to mining controls and SOPs.
- Training certificate for tyre management system use (Kling or SGM system).
- Supervisory training (frontline leadership / coaching).
C. Required Professional Licenses / Permits
- Valid driving license.
- Tyre handler / tyre loader operating licence (required where used on site).
- Site permits/authorizations for tyre bay high-risk work (as per SGM rules).
D. Required Work Experience
- Minimum 6 years experience working with heavy equipment tyres, preferably in mining environments.
- Experience supervising tyre bay teams and managing tyre inspection, change, and repair workflows.
- Experience using maintenance systems (SAP) and tyre program tracking tools for reporting and traceability.
E. Required Technical Skills & Knowledge
Technical Knowledge:
- Stored-energy hazards for earthmover tyres and multi-piece rims (lock-ring/trajectory risk).
- Safe inflation/deflation principles (remote inflation, clip-on chuck, stand clear, controlled deflation).
- Tyre bay controls: exclusion zones, line-of-fire management, PPE, barricading, emergency response basics.
- Inspection criteria for heavy-duty tyres (tread, sidewall, bead/valve area) and identification of unsafe conditions.
- Pressure/temperature impact on tyre health; signs of under/over-inflation and heat-related damage.
- Fitment/demount fundamentals (rim compatibility, lock-ring seating checks, safe handling/rigging).
- Repair limitations and compliance expectations (permitted repairs, scrap criteria, SOP alignment).
- Traceability concepts: tyre ID/serial tracking, position history, movements, repair history, audit readiness.
- SAP basics for work control (notifications, work orders, confirmations) linked to tyre maintenance history.
- Common tyre failure modes and operational contributors (haul road, speed, loading, alignment/suspension, operator practices).
Technical Skills:
- Tyre risk control competence: apply stored-energy risk controls and verify inflation/deflation safeguards.
- Pressure management proficiency: set, verify, and trend tyre pressures using calibrated tools and standards.
- Condition assessment: diagnose tyre condition and damage patterns using structured inspection criteria.
- Fitment quality assurance: validate tyre/rim fitment readiness against technical requirements.
- Repair compliance validation: assess repair suitability and confirm adherence to standards.
- Tyre history & traceability management: maintain complete lifecycle records for reporting and audits.
- Maintenance system (SAP) technical literacy: create, update, and reconcile tyre maintenance records.
- Failure analysis & trend interpretation: identify patterns and translate into improvement opportunities.
- Technical reporting competence: produce clear, evidence-based tyre findings and recommendations.
F. Soft Skills & Behaviors
Safety-first mindset & assertiveness
- Intervene immediately on unsafe tyre/rim practices and explain risks.
- Confirm critical controls are in place before work starts.
- Maintain no shortcuts discipline under production pressure.
Risk-based prioritization & adaptability
- Prioritize tyre bay work based on safety risk, equipment criticality, and operational impact.
- Re-plan quickly and calmly when conditions or priorities change.
- Communicate priority changes early and align the team.
Clear communication & reporting discipline
- Produce concise shift/weekly updates (status, actions, open risks, required escalation/decisions).
- Use structured, factual language supported by data (IDs, readings, photos).
- Escalate issues with clear risk/impact and recommended next steps.
Teamwork & collaboration
- Coordinate effectively with operations/maintenance for safe access and equipment readiness.
- Work constructively across teams to resolve constraints and prevent delays/rework.
- Maintain respectful, solution-focused communication under pressure.
Coaching & constructive feedback
- Coach technicians on procedures and verify understanding.
- Provide timely, specific feedback and follow up.
- Address performance gaps fairly, focusing on learning and standards adherence.
Continuous improvement & learning agility
- Review recurring failures/damages and capture lessons learned.
- Apply updated methods/tools/standards and reinforce adoption within the team.
- Suggest practical improvements (checklists, refreshers, process tweaks) and track follow-through.
G. Language Requirements
- Arabic: Required Professional (Business/Technical) Frontline communication, supervision.
- English: Required Working (Operational) Reporting, documentation, system use, supplier interaction.
H. Other Requirements
- Ability to perform a mixed field/office role with frequent workshop presence.
- Physical fitness for workshop conditions and exposure to heavy-equipment environment.
