Job Description
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Department: Technical
Reporting to: Mechanical Forman
Indirect reports To: Workshop Manager
Position Summary
- Under the general guidance of the Mechanical Foreman responsible for performing the maintenance/repair activities for Mechanical , hydraulic and Pneumatic on the Terminal’s equipment, while ensuring efficient utilization of Company resources and compliance with statutory requirements and established engineering standards.
- Adhere to preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and schedules in conformance with engineering standards and codes, and the relevant statutory regulations.
- To execute all planned , Corrective and Breakdown maintenance works for Mechanical system like hydraulic , pneumatic ,engines , transmission , gearbox , brakes , clutch, wire ropes , sheaves , vibration & alignment issues related for terminal equipment’s
- Prime responsible for safety of workforce and equipment.
- Ability to develop strong technical and troubleshooting skills in several applications and technologies.
- Must ensure that LFT Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures are maintained.
Major Accountabilities
- Ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable working condition in accordance with planned preventive or corrective maintenance program and to identify and rectify repetitive problems.
- Troubleshoot and effect repairs on hydraulic ,pneumatic & Mechanical system. To perform Lubrication/oil replacement of the terminal equipment and This includes the modification of components and servicing techniques in conjunction with the Workshop manager to improve efficiency.
- Ability to replace/adjust major mechanical/hydraulic parts such as Reducer, wire-ropes, wheels, tires, brakes, hydraulic systems, bearings, couplings, and so forth
- Ensure that operating standards and precautionary measures are adhered to at all time.
- Execute preventative and corrective maintenance procedures for equipment on the Terminal.
- Receive and execute instructions and decisions from the Mechanical Foreman.
- Provide technical expertise and a positive attitude to the functions performed
- Test equipment to ensure compliance with specification and safety standards.
- Complete check and assignment sheets accurately and in a timely manner.
- Participate in the analysis/research of the performance of electrical systems / components and recommend modification where necessary to improve efficiency.
- Perform other duties as required.
Critical Success Factors:
- Ready to learn attitude.
- Interpret the technical drawing and layout.
- Experience of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic , PLC , Drive & electrical system.
- Hands on experience & lead by example.
- Result Oriented, strong follow up , Negotiation skill.
- Must be Customer service oriented, Sensitive to the needs of department and others.
- Sound knowledge of the operations of equipment at the Terminal.
- Strong knowledge of operation & maintenance tools/equipment’s used in execution.
- Basic level computer skill
Educational Qualification
- Diploma or ITI in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, other related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
- At least 5 Years of working experience in the related field.
Skills and Abilities Required in Position:
- Basic Level knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic system for terminal equipment.
- Sound knowledge of relevant mechanical/pneumatic/electronic engineering systems which include internal combustion / diesel engines, power transmission hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical circuits, PLC and fault diagnostics system
- Experience in all type of Port Equipment Maintenance.
- Ability to generate high volumes of relevant work, sustain high levels of activity and energy over long hours when necessary and work with business-like approach to daily changes.
- Strong reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Good reporting and registration capability.
- Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications.
- Experience in a fast paced , demanding environment .
- Must be able to exercise good judgment in order to set priorities.
- Provide on the job guidance to new recruits.
- Requires intermediate to advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.