Maintenance Technician (Kingston) - Kingston Wharves Limited

Kingston Wharves Limited invites suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Maintenance Technician.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintains electrical and mechanical systems of all container-handling equipment, utility motor vehicles and miscellaneous equipment as per manufacturers' specifications
• Minimises downtime of equipment by developing effective and speedy solutions for malfunctions
• Generates periodic reports on terminal equipment

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with electrical bias or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with maintenance of heavy equipment used in construction and port industries will be an asset
• Sound knowledge of industrial electronic systems, power systems and diesel engines 
• Comprehension of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control circuits
• Must be computer literate
• Holder of a general driver's license
• Knowledge of the shipping industry will be an asset

Key Competencies:

• Ability to install, troubleshoot and maintain electromechanical systems is essential
• Ability to focus on preventative/predictive maintenance activities and minimise corrective maintenance is required
• Excellent time management skills
• Passion for customer service 
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to work in a team
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted to recruitment@kwljm.com no later than November 6, 2020 or addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager

Kingston Wharves Limited

195 Second Street, Newport West,

Kingston 13.