• Create a medium to measure operator efficiency, equipment utilization, and incident reporting. Forecast equipment efficiency to show improvement timelines and adjust as necessary.

• Communicate operations goals and ensure understanding by all stakeholders.

• Maintain service records in line with maintenance to ensure equipment utilization is at a premium.

• Make sure that communication between the operations department and maintenance department regarding equipment is timely, effective, and accurate.
• Achieve the lowest response time regarding the relay of information between the operations and maintenance departments.
• Provide statistical proof of increased utilization of equipment, reduction of non-reported accidents, and increased efficiency of operators.

• A good University Degree. Post graduate degree is an advantage
• Experience in Equipment Control will be an added advantage
• 2-3 years experience in Operational or Engineering roles generally
• Must be able to provide clear directions and follows up on set goals. Demands high standards of performance and commands attention among peers and subordinates.
• Should be able to generate high volumes of relevant work; able to sustain high levels of activity and energy over long hours when necessary. Works with business like approach to daily challenges. Makes a difference every day at work.
• Should be able to continually refine and improve the way work is done, works well without close supervision and performs well under pressure. Thinks creatively and finds innovative ways to produce results
• Must be able to demonstrate cost consciousness in all areas of work; considers cost as a factor in all decisions and strives to improve cost position.
• Should be a high level communicator with good oral and written communication. Able to communicate through various mediums. Fluent in English.
• Creates and communicates new insight and ideas. Thinks out of the box.
• Should anticipate problems and has a proactive approach to work. Creates contingency plans and alternative solutions. Measures results and takes corrective action when needed. Practices benchmarking to set standards within constraints of the budget.

• 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

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• Develops, improves and maintains the company’s Health, Safety, Security and Environmental systems, implementing policies, procedures and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation.
• Maintains up-to-date information and knowledge on new developments in the area of Safety, Health, Environment, and Loss Prevention.  Seeks out best practices within the industry and internationally to ensure continuous improvement within the organization.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.
• Advises senior management on HSSE strategies.
• Manages the HSSE department.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Represents the company with government organizations related to safety, security and health, in order to ensure a mutual understanding of the Company’s goals and requirements, and to work in a co-operative partnership with local resources.

Your Profile

• Requires a University degree or Higher degree and certification in safety, security and quality management
• Management level experience in safety environment and preferably security with a multi national company – preferably in the fields of logistics, mining or petroleum operations
• Familiarity with international safety standards (ISO) for Health and Safety, Security and Environment – or similar national standards
• Familiarity with Nigerian national safety standards, and regulations
• Requires good verbal and written communications skills in English
• Strong personal drive and commitment to continuous improvement
• Good presentation skills
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge and experience relating the handling of dangerous goods & emergency situations.

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

This position is a local position, based in Lagos Nigeria and will remain posted until 18^th August, 2010. 
Please apply through the job portal and ensure to upload/attach a recent CV.


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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.

• Ensures that the maintenance, breakdown services and/or mechanical repairs of container handling cranes and RTGs are maintained in a cost effective manner, with consideration given to quality work and longevity of equipment.
• Carries out maintenance and repair service for all crane equipment.
• Lubricates moving parts & conducts preventive maintenance service on all types of gantry crane equipment
• Provides maintenance and repair services for container handling gantry cranes and RTGs.
• Carries out mechanical maintenance repairs, fault finding and monitoring of equipment.
• Ensures work conforms to safety rules and regulation.
• Reads service manuals, analyzes & investigates mechanical faults.
• Reconditions usable parts to minimize maintenance costs.
• Determine cause of failure of mechanical components of crane equipment.
• The key impact of these incumbents will be the maintenance of operational efficiencies in the terminal to ensure availability of equipment required for the execution of day to day operational activities.

• B B.Eng/B.Sc/HND/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering from recognized institution. Any additional training in both mechanical/hydraulic fields in any heavy industries will be preferred.
• Requires at least three to five years of experience in crane maintenance section in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants, including specific knowledge of mechanical/hydraulic and related subjects.
• Requires specific technical knowledge in the maintenance and repair of quay cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes & spreaders.
• Must be able to replace/repair/adjust major mechanical/hydraulic parts such as brakes, wire-ropes, trolley, gantry wheels, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, couplings, and so forth.
• Requires a good knowledge of repairs for cranes and RTGs & spreaders.
• Requires ability to interpret mechanical/hydraulic diagrams, service & parts manuals.
• Requires the ability to follow instructions & plan the work day
• Requires the ability to be responsive to emergency breakdowns and repairs with quality workmanship and service.
• Requires the ability to learn fast.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• 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

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.

• Ensures that the maintenance, breakdown services and/or electrical/electronic repairs of container handling cranes and RTGs are maintained in a cost effective manner, with consideration given to quality work and longevity of equipment.
• Carries out electrical/electronic maintenance and repair service for all crane equipment. Disassembles units and inspects equipment.
• Provides maintenance and repair services for container handling gantry cranes and RTGs.
• Submits routine and critical inspection and monitoring reports, ensuring log book is accurate and up-to-date.
• Ensures work conforms to safety rules and regulation.
• Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of workshop facilities and all equipment.
• Provides daily activity report, and other written reports on equipment, as needed, with accuracy and completeness.
• Reads electrical schematic diagrams, service manuals, analyzes & investigates electrical faults.
• Determine cause of failure of electrical/electronic components of crane equipment.
• The key impact of these incumbents will be the maintenance of operational efficiencies in the terminal to ensure availability of equipment required for the execution of day to day operational activities.

• B.Eng/B.Sc/HND/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering from recognized institution. Any additional training in both electrical/electronic fields in any heavy industries will be preferred.
• Requires at least Two to Four years of experience in crane maintenance section in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants, including specific knowledge of electrical/electronic and related subjects.
• Must be able to replace/repair/adjust major electrical/electronic parts such as PLC drive control system, communication drive system, at a high level of difficulty and complexity
• Requires an in-depth ability to interpret electrical/electronic diagram, simple engineering drawings, layouts and specifications.
• Requires general familiarity with instrumentation and communications systems, and a familiarity with control systems.
• Requires general knowledge and background in technical applications of digital and analogue electronics
• Requires the ability to follow instructions & plan the work day.
• Requires the ability to be responsive to emergency breakdowns and repairs with quality workmanship and service.
• Requires the ability to learn fast.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• 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