MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Maintains, repairs and evaluates mechanical, electrical/electronic and structural systems on all the Terminal’s Heavy-duty Container Handling Equipment.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Job Purpose:

Maintains, repairs and evaluates mechanical, electrical/electronic and structural systems on all the Terminal’s Heavy-duty Container Handling Equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and schedules in conformance with engineering standards and codes and the relevant statutory regulations
• Completes all relevant documentation to support execution, accurately and in a timely manner
• Tests equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards and identifies components to be overhauled
• Participates in the analysis/research of the performance of electrical systems and other components and recommends modifications where necessary to improve efficiency
• Executes all activities while ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Executes disaster contingency plans and participates in securing all equipment in the event of impending natural disasters such as hurricanes or storms
• Works on assigned shift and in all areas of the Engineering department, as required by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance from a recognized institution;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in maintenance and repair activities and evaluations for relevant equipment and machinery
• Successful completion of the company’s Junior Maintenance Technician’s programme
• Experience working with PLC systems
• Diesel engine maintenance experience
• Knowledge of engineering safety practices
• Sound knowledge of relevant mechanical/pneumatic/electronic engineering systems which include hydraulic / pneumatic / electrical circuits, PLC and fault diagnostics systems; combustion / diesel engines, power transmission hydraulic;
• Skilled in  preparing and interpreting technical drawing/sketches;
• Problem solving and analysis skills
• Must possess a valid general driver’s licence
• Working knowledge of techniques and methods employed in the maintenance of equipment and machines on the Terminal, including Straddle Carriers, road heads, forklift trucks, trailers and other associated equipment;
• Sound judgment, problem solving and analysis
• Collaboration and communication
• Organizing and time management
• High energy
• Must possess a valid general driver’s licence