RTG Technician at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: RTG Technician
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We are seeking an experienced RTG Technician who will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment in the workshop, crane and RTG sections. Troubleshooting and diagnostics of Cranes (STS and RTG), heavy and light terminal equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that the maintenance, breakdown services and or remedial works (electrical) of container handling equipment
• Carries out maintenance and repair service for container handling gantry cranes and rubber tyred gantry cranes.
• Provides complete and accurate written reports on equipment, as needed.
• Performs any other related activities, as requested.
• Observe provisions of the labor regulations, relevant HSSE policy & procedures, terminal rules & procedures and contribute to the continual improvement process.
• Develop self and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times
• Ensures that emergency work is followed up by reporting to their Supervisor.
• Carries out electrical/electronic maintenance repairs, fault findings and monitoring.
• Submits routine and critical inspection and monitoring reports.
• Ensures work conforms to safety rules and regulation.
• Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of workshop facilities and all equipment.
• Carry out those duties assigned by their Supervisor.

Requirements
Who we are looking for:

• Requires a high school diploma and additional vocational/technical education – diploma in electrical technology is preferred. Any additional training in both electrical/electronic fields in any heavy industries.
• Requires at least three years of general experience in crane maintenance section in any ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants. Must have an additional two years of progressively more responsible quay crane and RTG maintenance and repair experience, including specific knowledge of electrical/electronic and related subjects.
• Requires general knowledge and background in technical applications of digital and analogue electronics. Requires the ability to follow instructions, assess daily priorities, and plan the work day.
• Requires an ability to keep work area organized, neat and efficiently planned.
• Requires an ability to get along with co-workers and contribute as a team member.
• Requires advanced elementary/pre-intermediate level verbal and written communications skills in English.
• Requires an ability to be responsive to emergency breakdowns and repairs, and continuing with the assignment until finished, with quality workmanship and service.
• Requires specific technical knowledge of maintenance and repair of quay cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes, spreaders, in general.
• Must be able to replace/repair/adjust major electrical/electronic parts such as PLC drive control system, communication drive system etc.
• Requires familiarity with the repairs of cranes/RTG cranes and spreaders.
• Requires a general knowledge required to interpret electrical/electronic diagram, simple engineering drawings, layouts and specifications.
• Requires a general familiarity with electrical and electronic components.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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