APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.
APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria's largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 900 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management.
We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.
Position Title: Workshop Maintenance Mechanic - APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
- To repair, fault find and diagnose faults on Reach Stackers, Empty Stackers, Forklifts, Trucks, and other equipment in compliance with Code of Practice in the most cost effective manner. Ensuring optimum availability and reliability of equipment.Refurbishing Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic components. To ensure that equipment and components comply with manufacturers specifications so as to provide optimum reliability.Job purpose is to make sure the company can deliver the operational capability required to provide sustainable and competitive business advantage in:
- Health, safety and environmental performance.
- Reliability of mobile equipment.
- Consistency and quality of our service level.
- Maintenance cost optimization.
- The position reports to Workshop Foreman
Key Accountabilities
- To carry out all maintenance repairs and modifications on Reach Stackers, Empty Stackers, Trucks and other plant and equipment (when required) in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Practice and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ensuring high standards are maintained.
- To evaluate and analyze the nature, cause and perform the repairs of breakdowns. Determining the optimal way of dealing with the problem, to achieve a quality and cost effective solution, as well as minimal downtime and maximum Operational availability of Container handling equipment.
- Use sound knowledge of rigging procedures to recover equipment from yard due to accidents as efficiently as possible, ensuring minimal delays to operations.
- Have sufficient knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act. Enforce safe working procedures, for the purpose of safety of employees and people around you.
- To carry out repairs to defects as per Examiners defect list. To ensure safe working and minimize breakdowns to machinery and equipment.
- To execute all repairs timorously and effectively ensuring equipment failure is minimized and availability of equipment is optimized in the most cost effective manner.
- Working standby and shifts to ensure 24-hour availability of Container handling equipment.
- Ensure adherence to established safety practices in the execution of assignments and in the use of tools, equipment and machinery;
- Troubleshoot and effect repairs on mechanical components and hydraulic circuits, control systems, tires and some electrical component elements. This includes the modification of components and servicing techniques in conjunction with the Maintenance Workshop Foreman to improve efficiency;
- Test equipment to ensure compliance with specification and safety standards;
- Provide correct information on Work Orders and other job documentation, ensuring an accurate record of work performed, time taken to complete work, spare parts and materials used etc;
- Execute proper handover of equipment to Operations and provide on the job guidance to new recruits;
- Participate in analysis of maintenance standards, practices etc.
Your Profile
3-5 years experience as Mechanic in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants plus shift working experience
Skills
- Self motivated
- Analytical and systematic
- Requires the ability to follow instructions & plan the work day.
- Required to keep work area organized, neat and efficiently planned (5S).
- Requires the ability to be responsive to emergency repairs with quality workmanship and service.
- Requires the ability to learn fast.
- Basic Electrical Knowledge
- Computer Literate
Application Closing Date
24th August,2012
How ToApply
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