Mechanic (Kingston, Jamaica) - Kingston Wharves Limited

To maintain mechanical systems of container handling equipment – mobile harbour cranes, stackers, container handlers, terminal tractors, bomb carts and man lift – to a high performance standard

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 for malfunctions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 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 Driver’s License
• Knowledge of the shipping industry would be an asset

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with hydraulics, 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 and addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Kingston Wharves Limited
195 Second Street, Newport West,
Kingston 13.