Equipment Operators at a Maritime Company

Posted on Thu 28th Feb, 2013 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (25 comments)

A newly commissioned company in the maritime sector, which offers its services to both domestic and international clients, is looking for vibrant, energetic and intelligent individuals to join its team for the positions listed below:

Job Title: Equipment Operators

Job Responsibilities

The operator will:
  • Carry out daily inspections to see that the equipment are in excellent working condition
  • Report defects and use initiative where necessary
  • Operate the equipment assigned in accordance with the manual of operations and universal best practice, while observing all necessary safety rules
  • Perform related work as assigned
  • Receive and deliver containers to internal movement tractor units and external truckers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Certification, apprentice and/or knowledge of equipment operation of cranes, rubber tyred gantries (RTG), reach-stackers, etc and/or maintenance of heavy duty equipment (Plants)
  • Knowledge of computer, IT/Keyboards skills
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the operation of cranes and ports operations
  • Ability to detect operating defects/faults
  • Ability to work with high voltage equipment
  • Ability to keep records of fuel used and general operating conditions
  • Written and verbal communication skill
  • Vast working experience in the maritime sector
  • Applicants must range between the ages of 23-35 years
  • Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to provide training and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
  • Ability to organize and co-ordinate the work of the unit
  • Ability to determine job priorities
  • Please note that equivalent combinations of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Physical Requirement
  • Agility and physical ability to operate and move heavy equipment
  • Vision that is adequate to drive and judge distances
  • Climbing up and down large pieces of heavy machinery
Qualifications / Experience
  • A minimum of SSCE or its equivalent and/or certification (Trade Test) in plant operation.
  • laHigher level qualification is an added advantage.
Remuneration
In line with the existing rates in the industry.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2013

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected]

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.