Job Vacancies at The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)

Ref.: AT-200559
Location: Onne, Rivers

Key Responsibilities

• Control flow of loaded and/or empty vehicles under Quay Crane to crane “order of work” schedule and container sequence sheets during loading and/or discharging to maintain continuous operations.
• Monitor the loading and discharge of containers on and off the vessel, update on the HHT
• Advises Supervisor of any discrepancies or any shortage of vehicles or delays to container arriving under Quay Crane.
• Confirm load and/or discharge position by updating bay plan.
• Note any apparent damage or missing seals on import containers.
• Maintain fault and delay sheet for start/finish times, vessel delays, yard delays, Crane breakdowns etc
• Assist on the quayside when Out of Gauge containers, break-bulk cargo are handled.
• Liaise with ships duty officer/vessel agent and updates the registration numbers of the loaded and discharged containers.
• Advise yard of any changes to planned container locations during loading and report any container damage not previously noted during operations.
• Monitor all reefer containers are disconnected prior to discharging.
• Advise Crane Operators and Labour Supervisor of sequence of container bays to be worked.
• Ensure all hatch cover locking pins and lashing materials are removed prior to discharging hatch covers.
• Processes and monitors the inbound and outbound containers and cargo traffic for the Container Terminal, in accordance with the rules, regulations and procedures.
• Processes and checks container/cargo related documentation, such as acceptance letter from the shipping line, custom declaration, delivery order and all information about the container.

Job Requirements
We are looking for:

• B.Sc or its equivalent with good grades
• At least two or more years’ experience in container terminal operations environment.
• Must be able to generate high volumes of relevant work; able to sustain important levels of activity and energy over long hours when necessary.
• Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures and follows safety and work instructions.

We Offer

• We offer a robust career framework with potential opportunities to fulfill individual career aspirations for both individual and team development and growth.
• A wide range of national and international career opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment acquiring skills, knowledge and exposure to a service provider set up and general exposure to terminal operations.

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Ref.: AT-200569
Location: Onne, Rivers

Key responsibilities

• Support all Operations functional areas – Execution, Planning, Cargo Control and Customer Service.
• Collate data from different key Operation areas capturing start/finish times, vessel delays, yard delays, Crane breakdowns etc.
• Design report templates for organizing data.
• Update and send reports daily, weekly, monthly and yearly.
• Reconcile Terminal Delivery Report with N4.
• Control and follow up effectively the leave schedule/sick leave within Operations Department (Execution, Planning and Gate).
• Monitor Time and Attendance for Operations personnel
• Evaluate and advice on required manning needs
• Ensure maximum efficiency by Labour/Gangs based on company requirements keeping in mind the type of equipment in use and the labour laws related to the same.
• Establish a standard system for organizing Labour/Gangs and equipment operators.
• Set and prepare all equipment rotations

We are looking for

• B.Sc or its equivalent with good grades
• Requires at least two or more years’ experience in container terminal operations environment.
• Requires a proficient computer and analytical skills.
• Must be able to generate high volumes of relevant work; able to sustain high levels of activity and energy over long hours when necessary.
• Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and follows safety and work instructions.

We offer

• A wide range of national and international career opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment acquiring skills, knowledge and exposure to a service provider set up and general exposure to terminal operations.

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Ref.: AT-200572
Location: Onne, Rivers

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Gate In / Gate Out transactions, issues Pick-up / Delivery tickets & EIR
• Update relevant information in N4.
• Supervise the activities of contracted guards to ensure they are not in harm’s way.
• Ensure that contracted workers are performing empty containers inspection and container sealed after inspection.
• Confirm that container units loaded on truck are same number as released on the system and corresponds with all related documents.
• Monitor road traffic at the gate and yard to ensure safety of all personnel at the area.
• Ensure no truck driver is allowed into the terminal without the requisite passes
• Ensure truck condition conforms with WACT HSE standards.
• Ensure the inspection clerks do thorough checks of the incoming containers before sealing them.

Job Requirements
We are looking for

• B.Sc or its equivalent with good grades
• At least two or more years’ experience in container terminal operations environment.
• Must be very observant and uncompromising when under negative pressure
• Must be proficient in desktop computer software programs, such as MS Office 2000, and other software programs for specific operational planning purposes.
• Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures and follows safety and work instructions.

We Offer

• We offer a robust career framework with potential opportunities to fulfill individual career aspirations for both individual and team development and growth.
• A wide range of national and international career opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment acquiring skills, knowledge and exposure to a service provider set up and general exposure to terminal operations.

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Ref.: AT-200564
Location: Nigeria

Key responsibilities

• This position is within the Operations Department
• Control yard space allocation by service, nominated vessel, POD, equipment type, special handling (i.ehazardous, out-of-gauge, temperature controlled etc.) for empty and loaded equipment.
• Monitor and fine-tune the terminal operating system in order to ensure that yard planning is satisfactory and meets the strategy requirements.
• Prepare the 'yard work plan' on a daily basis and communicate to relevant persons where the equipment has to be located.
• Prepare the work flow related to housekeeping, empty movement, corrections etc.
• Report on a weekly basis to the Yard Strategist on the status of production, yard density, equipment utilization and strategy/allocation changes.
• Nominate empty equipment for shipment as directed by the concerned shipping line.
• Interact and communicate with vessel operators to ensure that berthing requests, production and productivity requirements are handled in a professional and efficient mannerMonitoring progress of operations and adjusting labor orders as needed.
• Create a master-berthing plan with ideal vessel placement positions.
• Forecast requirements based on input from the entire planning department regarding expected rates of production, planned gang deployment, current yard situation and connection requirements.
• Maintain service rotation and vessel call information in the terminal operating software

Requirements

• B.Sc or its equivalent with good grades
• At least two or more years’ experience in container terminal operations environment.
• A prominent level of planning and organizational skills.
• In depth knowledge of berthing ships, control and traffic of vessel movements, re-berthing positioning of vessels, and marine berth handlings.
• In depth knowledge of planning manpower & equipment and in-depth knowledge of berth planning process, yard lay-out and operating techniques.
• Ability to anticipate and manage problems.
• Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures