Job Opportunities at MAERSK - APM Terminals

LagosLocalHealth/Safety/Security/Environment/Quality Ref.: AT-145932
APM Terminals Apapa, a part of the Lagos port complex, is the largest container facility by capacity of the three serving Lagos, Nigeria's largest city and business center. It is also the largest container terminal operation in west Africa having doubled container traffic after concession began in 2006, with drastic improved productivity.
 
We Offer

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of the company’s HSE functions, implementing policies, procedures and systems to provide for a HSE business operation
• Maintains up-to-date information and knowledge on new developments in the area of Health, Safety and Environmental standards and Loss Prevention measures
• Represents the HSE department within the port related to HSE 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
• Inspects organisation facilities and audits records 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
• Reports all HSE incidents and assists the HSE Supervisor incident root cause analysis and assess risks to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies
• Assists in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organisation in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations. Compiles and submits accident reports required by the HSE department. Maintains safety files and records.
• Assists in the development and delivery of training to terminal staff and third party members.
• Observe the provisions of the relevant APMT Apapa policies and procedures
• Ensure that APMT Apapa HSE policy and procedures are observed as well as all relevant safety legislation and the provisions of the relevant Government of Nigeria HSE Acts
• Contribute to the continuous improvement process and to the meeting of business objectives. This includes providing suggestions and input to changes and improvements in all policies and procedures (mentioned in this section or otherwise)
• Inform superior as soon as possible if any general or specific task cannot be performed adequately or timely due to influences beyond your control

Who we are looking for

• Requires minimum B.sc/ HND/Certificate qualification (e.g,NEBOSH)
• Requires a proven record of HSE related experience preferably from port operations and/or heavy equipment industry.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge and experience in handling dangerous goods and emergency situations.

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OnneLocal/ExpatTerminal Operations/Engineering Ref.: AT-145983
We Offer
A wide range of national and international career opportunities
Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment
 
Key Responsibilities

• • Ensures that the overhauls, preventative maintenance and repair of the vehicle fleet and other port equipment are maintained and/or repaired in a cost-effective manner, with consideration given to quality and longer duration of equipment.
• Supervises the maintenance and repair of all of the vehicle fleet, including tractor trailers, Reach Stackers, Forklift and other technical support equipment (electrical, electronic and mechanical).
• Ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable working condition in accordance with planned preventive maintenance program and to identify and rectify repetitive problems.
• Monitor and develop maintenance staff to ensure technical skills are maintained, and that a transfer of that knowledge is made to local nationals whenever appropriate.
• Ensure that breakdowns are repaired promptly, and that the repair work does not disrupt the Operations. Control overtime through adequate planning and scheduling.
• Ensures that planning, scheduling, and unscheduled repairs are carried out efficiently and cost effectively, with quality service.
• Oversees the administrative requirements of the Workshop, including warranty obligations, inspection records, manual updates, equipment defect reports, maintenance services, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Reviews and recommends updates to maintenance services policies and procedures to ensure quality, reliability, and efficiencies.
• Reviews new equipment for suitability and makes recommendations, based on cost, availability, and needs of business operations.
• Organize meetings with staff to communicate goals, objectives, and planning and scheduling, and to motivate group to achieve these goals.
• Brief daily activities to Department Head and seek advice as required.
• Maintains an effective safety program, coordinating safety training with HSE Department; ensures all injuries are reported timely, properly investigated, and measures taken to prevent future injuries. Ensures good housekeeping practices throughout the workshop.
• Provides supervision and direction for the maintenance staff including the following:
• Provides direction and instruction to subordinate staff, providing regular feedback and regular appraisals.
• Counsels subordinates, up to and including discipline or termination recommendations.
• Follows company management policies and procedures in the application of managing subordinates.
• Provides complete and accurate reports to management, as needed.
• The position is primarily expected to deliver by following specific manufacturer’s maintenance schedules. The position is expected to deliver results in a timely manner as non-delivery has a direct impact on the terminals ability to function
• The position is expected to constantly contribute to improve work processes, methods & improve technical efficiency of machinery & equipment
• The position is complex as it has a direct impact on the operational & financial aspects of the terminal

Who we are looking for

• • At least a high school diploma and additional vocational/technical education or a degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering. Also, must have additional training in both electrical and mechanical fields in any heavy industry.
• Requires at least five to seven years of general supervisory experience in general maintenance section in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants. Must have an additional five years of progressively more responsible maintenance and repair experience, including specific knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical and related subjects.
• Requires specific technical knowledge of maintenance and repair of various vehicles, including tractor trailers, reach stackers, Forklift and mobile cranes.
• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications.
• Must have knowledge of general supervisory principles.
• 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.
• Must be customer service oriented, sensitive to the needs of the departments and others.
• Requires intermediate to advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills & knowledge of the local language.
• Requires exceptional time management, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment.