Job For Crane Manager (Expatriate) In A Leading Terminal Operator

A leading terminal operator located in Lagos, Nigeria, that handles both container and bulk cargoes requires the services of a qualified candidate to fill the position below:     Job Title: Crane Manager (Expatriate) Location: Lagos Job Description

• This is an exciting opportunity that requires the services of a suitably qualified mechanical/electrical engineer tojoin a strong workforce.

• Ensure equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable working condition in accordance with planned preventive maintenance programme and to identify and rectify repetitive problems.
• Monitor and develop crane maintenance staff to ensure technical skills necessary for maintenance of complex plan items
• Ensure that breakdowns are attended to and rectified promptly and to make sure that followup work is undertaken as necessary
• Liaise with relevant departments for the scheduling of maintenance programme and provide feedback with a continual improvement goal.
• Ensure repair work does not affect the overall operational efficiency of the terminal.
• Oversees the administrative requirements of the crane section, including warranty obligations, inspection records, manual updates, equipment defect reports, maintenance services, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience with the maintenance and repair of Lieberr Harbor Cranes LHM 400,420 & 550.
• Additional experience and working knowledge of RTGs would be advantageous
• Must be hand-on and prepared to lead/work as part of a large team
• Ensures that the maintenance and or remedial works of cranes are maintained in a cost effective manner, with consideration given to quality and longer duration of maintenance free equipment
• Supervises the maintenance and repair of all the quay cranes, mobile cranes and supporting equipment (electrical, electronic and mechanical)
• Advises contractors on re-warranty claim for the failure of equipment after discussing the matter with the Managing Director
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Mechanical/ electrical engineer with proven work experience
• Must be ready to relocate and live in Lagos
• Experience working in Africa is preferred but not essential
• The candidate can either be married or single.

• Yearly bonus
• 60 days leave per annum.
• Negotiable salary
• Fully expensed housing
• Medical allowances
• Official car
• Phone & call allowances