Job Title: Rubber Tyre Gantry Crane Operator
Ref: 65364
Location: Nigeria (Apapa, Lagos)
Organisation: Maersk Nigeria Limited
Subsidiary: APM Terminals
Operate the Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes for receiving / loading / Shifting in the stack / housekeeping activity for containers to and from the yard for vessels operations or serving the land side customers for deliveries etc as per work order queues in a safe manner. The position reports to Land side Shift Manager
Key Accountabilities:
• Operates rubber tyred gantry cranes to load and unload containers to and from internal and external road trucks in the port.
• Inspects equipment at beginning of shift to ensure that all of the parts are operating properly.
• Identifies and reports any safety problems, malfunctions, or damage to quay crane equipment, before, during or after the shift.
• Follows safe operating procedures and instructions, preventing any injury to persons, or damage to containers and other equipment and property.
• Carries out duties and tasks in an efficient, productive manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Acts as foreman under Hook when not operating the RTG Cranes.
Your Profile:
• Minimum SCCE/WAEC requirement.
• Requires at least two years or more of equipment operations terminal operations environment, or similar, related industry.
• Previous experience as a reach stacker operator or empty handler would be expected as a natural progression to this position.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices terminal operations.
• Requires understanding of container terminal operations, especially vessel cargo logistics, hazardous cargo, break-bulk and special cargo handling requirements and equipment.
• Basic English: oral and writing skills. Also must have a working knowledge of the Pidgin English.
• Previous experience of working in a multi cultural environment is an advantage.
• Has a Valid Driving Licence.
• Requires capability to anticipate problems; recognize key issues in problems and escalate to immediate supervisor.
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 learn fast.
• Must be safety conscious.
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
Kindly note that suitable applications will be reviewed from time to time within the two weeks. Therefore, we encourage prompt response from applicants.
Priority will be given to existing Empty Handlers and Reach Stacker Operators.
Deadline: 17th September 2012.
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