Maintenance Technician, Mechanic Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - Kingston Wharves Limited

 

Kingston Wharves Limited invites suitably qualified persons to submit application for the following permanent employment opportunities:

Maintenance Technician

Key Accountabilities

• Maintaining electrical and mechanical systems of all container-handling equipment, utility motor vehicles and miscellaneous equipment, as per manufactures specifications.
• Minimizing downtime of equipment by developing effective and speedy solutions for malfunctions.
• Generating periodic reports on terminal equipment.

Qualification 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 Two (2) years' industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with maintenance of heavy equipment such as in the 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 Drivers Licence.
• Knowledge of the shipping industry would be an asset.

Key Competencies

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

Mechanic

Key Accountabilities

• Maintenance of all container handling equipment, utility motor vehicles, and miscellaneous equipment, as per manufacturers specifications.
• Minimizing downtime of equipment by developing effective and speedy solutions malfunctions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum two (2) years' practical experience.
• Experience with maintenance of heavy equipment such as in the construction and port industries will be an asset.
• Must be computer literate.
• Holder of a General Drivers Drivers Licence.
• Knowledge of the shipping industry would be an asset.

Key Competencies

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with hypdraulics, diesel engines, transmission, steering and braking systems is essential.
• Ability to focus on preventative/predictive maintenance activities and minimize corrective maintenance activities is required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Be passionate about customer service.
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted to recruitment@kwljm.com no later than Friday, January 13, 2023 and addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager

Kingston Wharves Limited

195 Second Street, Newport West, 

Kingston 13.