Job Reference Number GTL/ME/12/2008

Position Engineering Superintendent

Functional Area
Reporting to the Terminal Engineer/Engineering Manager

To control and coordinate all engineering activities within the container terminal and provide technical support to all engineering personnel.

To ensure that the engineering department provides a fully functional, effective and flexible workforce, maintaining high standards of workmanship.

To ensure that engineering personnel conduct all work in accordance with site and company safety procedures and regulations.

To ensure that all container handling equipment is maintained to the highest possible standards in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, and that equipment availability is maintained at an optimum level.

To implement and continually develop all necessary maintenance programmes, systems and procedures to enable the department to function effectively.

To authorize and monitor the purchase and issue of spare parts, consumables, lubricants, tools and equipment from the engineering stores and to monitor stock inventory levels.

To liaise closely with operations superintendents to ensure minimum disruption to the operation.

To attend daily meetings with the Terminal Manager to schedule equipment repairs and discuss problem areas.

To collate all relevant information necessary to compile regular comprehensive reports for the engineering manager, highlighting areas of concern where necessary.

Career Prospects
:
The company offers prospects of long term employment with an attractive salary and other expatriate benefits.

Education
Engineering H.N.C. or Equivalent (Mechanical, Electrical or Multidisciplinary) Desirable-Mechanical Engineering Degree

Experience
:

Minimum 10 years.

ESSENTIAL : EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN A HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT INCORPORATING LARGE CAPACITY CRANES AND DRIVES, SEVERAL YEARS OF WHICH SHOULD BE AT SUPERVISORY LEVEL.

DESIRABLE : SENIOR SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE IN A CONTAINER TERMINAL/PORT ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO LEIBHERR, KONE, NOELL, KALMAR & TERBERG CONTAINER HANDLING EQUIPMENT.

Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Excellent man-management, organizational and supervisory skills.

Ability to function effectively under pressure and use initiative in problem solving.

Computer literate and familiar with typical office applications including database applications.

How to Apply:

Email to careers@gulftainer.ae clearly mentioning the Job Reference Number/Code in the subject line

Fax your resume to 00-971-6-5724711

Mail the printed copy of your resume to our address below

Address:

Director (Finance & Administration)
Gulftainer Company Limited
P.O. Box 225
Sharjah, UAE