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 700 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.
Job Title: Equipment Controller
Location: APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
Ensure that equipments and manpower are assigned in an optimal mode so as to promote an operation calculated to have the best utilization combined with high productivity. Constantly monitor the live operations and ensure that the planned operation is effectively executed and imbalances in the yard and vessel are addressed in a timely fashion with corrective measures in place immediately. Ensure that right staff is being assigned at all times to handle to operational work distribution in the shifts. This position reports to Shift Team Leader
Key Accountabilities
- Ascertain the availability of the equipments / man power for the shift.
- Planning made for the required equipment and manpower including outsourced for the shift.
- Ensure that the planned equipments and manpower are allocated at the start of the shift without delays to their respective point of work according to operational requirements.
- Fill out the "Daily equipment point of work" sheet and have them signed out by the operators prior proceeding to their place of work.
- Constantly monitor the operations in order to maximize the equipment utilization.
- Ensure the EQUIPMENT DASHBOARD is always updated.
- Ensure that the companies safety policy is adhered to.
- Report temporary break downs of the equipment to the technical and follow up on the upcoming time to reduce delays.
- Reassign equipments in case of beak downs.
- Initiate good communication and act as a focal point between the operators / operations and planning.
- Deal with the operators with a positive and motivating approach to have the maximum productivity during the shift.
- Communicate deviations from initial planning is any to operations and planning on time.
- Ensure that the outside haulers are attended to on time to have the best trucks turnaround from the yard while receiving containers and delivery of imports and ICDS’s.
- Prepare the requirements / allocations for the next shift within the deadlines stipulated.
- Provide additional 1 or 2 machines as a contingency to assist replace machines in case of break down during the shift.
- Performs other duties as required.
Your Profile
- Ensure that forecasts are made for the equipment / outsourced are made on time for the next shift
- Ensure that the ordered equipments / outsourced are available at the start of shift which includes their deployments to the respective point of work on time to have the shift commenced without any delays
- Liaise with the technical department in terms of equipment available at the start of the shift
- Report to the technical for any break down of equipment during the shift
- Liaise with the technical for any planned maintenance of the equipments after discussing the requirements with the operations
- Should be at all times "Hands On" on the field in the operation via RADIO.
We offer
- A truly international working environment in a modern working location
- Value and team-based leadership
- An open and engaging working environment
- A wide range of international career opportunities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
- Competitive compensation packages
Application Closing Date
16th October, 2012
Method of Application
This position is a local position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 16th October 2012.
Please apply through the job portal and ensure to upload/attach a recent CV. For all internal applications please note that HR will contact your local HR to request for your staff card upon receipt of your application.
Only CVs received through our job portal will be attended to.
Click here to apply via the job portal