Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

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Position Overview

Joint Venture Port Services under Steamships Limited Company is in search of a proven, capable and results-driven Heavy Equipment Mechanic to provide leadership, expertise, coaching and direction to the Heavy Equipment Mechanic workshop Team leaders in Lae & Pom (and outer ports as required) and ensure the objectives and agreed personal/professional are supported.

The successful candidate will report to the National Fleet Manager.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic located in Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic, your primary responsibilities are as follows;

• HSSEQ, demonstrate professionalism at all times – in particular as relates to safety.
• Communicate with National Fleet Manager to ensure that work focuses are in line with company objectives and Management needs.
• Facilitate the repair, maintenance, and general service accordingly to company’s requirements and maintenance as per manufacturer’s specifications and lead the workshop team to ensure the companies priorities are met.
• Preplan maintenance schedules in line with machinery availability and operational demand.
• Forecasting the needs of spare parts and tools and liaising with parts and inventory teams ensuring that parts are equipment required to complete work is provided in a timely manner

Require Experiences

• Minimum 10 years of experience in servicing Heavy Equipment with a preferred focus on Kalmar & Clerk Omega Stevedoring & Handling equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years in Senior Supervisory role
• Welding and metal fabrication basic experience is a plus
• Machinery operational experience is a plus
• Experience working with tracked Slewing Cranes.

Qualification and Key Competencies

• Minimum Heavy Equipment Trade Qualifications – Certificate III in Technology
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of/electronic components in the materials handling and construction industries.
• High Risk work License – Forklift class and WP Class
• Refrigerant handling licence
• Able to use Technology & Computers (Ms word, Excel & Pronto)

Expressing your interest

If you feel that you are the right person for the role and you meet the above minimum requirements, please email recruitment@steamships.com.pg with a subject line EOI JVPS Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

Application Deadline: COB 6^th of September 2024.

All applications must include an expression of interest letter with the candidate’s updated CV and relevant supporting documents. Expressions of Interest can be addressed to:

The Recruitment Specialist

Steamships Limited

P.O. Box 1

Port Moresby

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.