RTG Operator Job at APM Terminals Nigeria

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Job Title: RTG Operator

Ref.: AT-024751

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employer: APM Terminals

Parent Company: A.P. Moller – Maersk Group

APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 25,000 employees in 68 countries including ownership in 69 port and terminal facilities and over 170 Inland Services operations.

APMT Apapa is looking for a very experienced, vibrant, dynamic and self-driven to operate the Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes for receiving / loading / Shifting in the stack / house keeping 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 successful candidate will become part of a values-based organization. Our values are our core business driver and guides us in every aspect, be it making business decisions, or when dealing with our colleagues, customers and investors.

We Offer: We offer global opportunities within APM Terminals which are vast and we believe in international rotation as well as a high level of responsibility early in the career as essential to talent development

Key Responsibilities:

•   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

Who we are looking for?

•   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 a comprehensive 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

Last application date: 24 June 2013.

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