Mobile Harbor Crane Operator at Sifax Group

Sifax Group is one of Africa’s fastest growing multinational corporations with diverse interests in Maritime, Aviation, Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas and Hospitality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mobile Harbor Crane Operator

Location: Tincan, Apapa - Lagos

Operational Responsibilities

• Meets with the previous and incoming shifts and discusses jobs that needs to be attended to
• Operate the mobile harbor crane in compliance with the company’s operating safety policies and procedures.
• Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property.
• Ability to read and understand stowage/bay plan.
• Conduct pre-operational safety checks on the mobile harbor crane (MHC) in accordance with PCHS policies and procedures and report defects.
• Respond to signals and directions by the staff (Ashore/Onboard) and work in coordination with them.
• Be familiar with the crane’s load chart. The operator must understand the correct meaning of all notes and warnings.
• Recording in the log or report the details of all inspections, maintenance, and other work done on the crane while in the field.
• Ensure continuous operations with a hot seat changeover at shift changeover times.
• Actively promote safety culture and awareness at all times and ensures a safe workplace policy.
• Be versatile with safety procedures, lifting and rigging procedures, risk assessments when operating the cranes.

Educational Qualification

• Minimum of SSCE or ND, BSc, B.Tech will be an added advantage
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience

Technical Competencies:

• Proficient with terminal standard equipment’s and technical expertise.
• Thoroughly familiar with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices terminal operations.
• A comprehensive understanding of container terminal operations, especially vessel cargo logistics, hazardous cargo, break-bulk and special cargo handling requirements and equipment

Managerial Competencies:

• Communication Skills
• Training Skills
• Technical Zeal
• Self-Development
• Reporting skills
• Teamwork

Behavioral Competencies:

• Knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance procedures.
• Managing and handling emergency situations, work pressure and stress.
• Excellent knowledge of code of ethics.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete projects on time and in an effective manner.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility.
• A keen eye for details and good decision-making skills.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2021.