Mechanical Engineer (Local - within Nigeria) at Lekki Freeport Terminal

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Department: Technical
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Indirect reports To: Technical Director

Position Summary

• Under the general guidance of the Technical Maintenance Manager ensure efficient & high quality supervision for the technical staff and execution for all technical repairs and maintenance for container terminal Equipment’s . Continuously making sure that no interruption to the service offered by each equipment to operation with the best technical mean as possible to delivered safe & reliable equipment.
• 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
• Responsible in leading and providing guidance to maintenance team in handling specialized Mechanical technical repairs for the terminal equipment’s towards achieving equipment reliability and availability.
• Prime responsible for safety of workforce and equipment.
• Determined training need for subordinates and Develop On job training ,class room training for troubleshooting of Hydraulic , Pneumatics system , Wire rope , sheave , gear ,wheel replacement, Brake adjustment , Gear box alignment & vibration for technical support team for all level.
• Ability to develop strong technical and troubleshooting skills in several applications and technologies.
• Develop & execution of the preventive and Corrective Maintenance Program of Terminal & Workshop Equipment’s.
• Planning and scheduling of Machine, Manpower and Material and Break Down Analysis and Elimination of Repetitive Break Down.
• Responsible to Annual Maintenance budget preparation and tracking through analysis of expenses and cash-flow
• Needs to drive the staff in a way that everyone follows the right process and duties, being all able to perform the job.
• Responsible to rewise and create the necessary risk assessments and SOP for the new jobs . In order to achieve maximum efficiency and quality for maintenance , needs to organize, manage and monitor all Technical activities described in all SOP.
• 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.
• Supervise and lead planned maintenance or repair works, which carried out by technicians or contractors or OEM, to ensure that the works are done according to schedule, procedures and specifications.
• Ensures that planning, scheduling, and unscheduled repairs are carried out efficiently and cost effectively, with quality service.
• Ability to replace/adjust major mechanical/hydraulic parts such as Reducer, wire-ropes, wheels, tires, brakes, hydraulic systems, bearings, couplings, and so forth
• Ability to replace/ repaired of hydraulic cylinders, axial piston pumps, drive axles, transmission, spreader etc.
• Condition Monitoring and Predictive maintenance of critical equipment includes Reducer, Tyres, Wire ropes, Sheaves, Twist-locks, Hydraulic & Gear Oil etc.
• Interpretation of Hydraulic and Mechanical drawings
• Root cause Analysis for all mechanical system related repeated fault and Ensure that repeated breakdowns are repaired promptly, Control repaired time through adequate planning and scheduling.
• Reviews new equipment for suitability and makes recommendations, based on cost, availability, and needs of business operations.
• Creates, issue purchase requisitions of material/parts & Authorizes finishing (closing) open work orders
• Writes accident reports; participates in accidents/damage evaluation/costs/Investigation
• Organize meetings with the staff to communicate goals, objectives, and planning and scheduling, and to motivate group to achieve these goals.
• Identify and recommend stock levels for components and assemblies which are required; consequently authorize, or seek authority, within budgetary limits to purchase specific items.
• Monitor the manpower levels and requirements within his Department. This will also include an active role in the recruitment and subsequent employment selection process.
• Monitor and enforce all HSSE requirements when carrying out work.
• Provides direction and instruction to subordinate staff, providing regular feedback and regular appraisals.
• Provides complete and accurate reports to management, as needed and Brief daily activities to Maintenance Manager and seek advice as required.
• Monitoring the ongoing development projects & keep updating and feed back in regular basis.
• Audit checks for Quality of maintenance activities
• Perform other duties as required.

Critical Success Factors:

• Achieve and maintain all terminal KPIs.
• Expert in Hydraulic,Phnematic , mechanical system .
• High level of analytical & troubleshooting skill for port equipment’s .
• Required exceptional time management due to fast moving demanding work.
• Zero discrepancies between planning and executing.
• No delay in mail and correspondent handling.
• Hands on experience & lead by example.
• Result Oriented, strong follow up , Negotiation skills

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) Mechatronics other related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• At least 7 Years of working experience in the related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in leadership capacity.

Skills and Abilities Required in Position:

• High standard in computer skill.
• Expert of replace/adjust major mechanical/hydraulic parts such as Reducer, wire-ropes, wheels, tires, brakes, hydraulic systems, bearings, couplings, and so forth
• Expert of replace/ repaired of hydraulic cylinders, axial piston pumps, drive axles, transmission, spreader etc.
• Experience in Condition Monitoring and Predictive maintenance of critical equipment includes Reducer, Tyres, Wire ropes, Sheaves, Twist-locks, Hydraulic & Gear Oil etc.
• Expert 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.
• Takes ownership for work. Meet daily challenges with a positive and open mind.
• Strong reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Good reporting and registration capability.
• Requires specific technical knowledge of maintenance and repair of various equipment, and heavy industrial machinery.
• Must be able to interpret hydraulic , pneumatic , structure drawings, layouts, and specifications.
• Experience in a fast paced , demanding environment (Technical aptitude, Automation Vendor Management. Incident Management , Process development )
• Must have a working knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles, with the ability to influence other team members in a positive way and lead a department of individuals.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in order to set priorities.
• Requires intermediate to advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.