Maintenance Technician (Kingston, Jamaica) - Kingston Wharves

 

This position is responsible for maintaining and making available all mobile port cranes and other container handling equipment, utility motor vehicles and various miscellaneous equipment. Minimizing downtime of equipment and fixtures by developing effective and speedy solutions for malfunctions

CORE FUNCTION:

• To maintain mechanical and electrical systems on mobile port cranes and other container handling equipment (stackers, container handlers, terminal tractors, bomb carts and man lift)
• To ensure the deployment of equipment as per check out procedure
• To ensure that all equipment are maintained as per manufacturers specification
• To log all corrective and preventive actions executed on the various units.
• To maintain electrical circuits relating to lighting, air-conditioning units and stand-by generators for all equipment.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:-

a. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Electrical and electronic control systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Engines preferably Cummins (QST30, QSM11, B5.9) and Perkins etc.
• Pneumatic systems

b. TRAINING:

• Electrical and electronics systems troubleshooting
• Industrial Engines, Hydraulic systems and Pneumatic systems
• Comprehension of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control circuits

c. QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least tertiary level (Diploma) education in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with strong electrical bias or equivalent is required

d. EXPERIENCE:

• Ideally, a minimum of three (3) years industrial experience in industrial operating systems and maintenance especially with heavy-duty equipment systems is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES

• Troubleshoot and correct mechanical and electrical defects
• Ability to design and implement electrical systems
• Satisfactory oral and written skills
• Good time management skills
• Good human relation and management skills
• Ability to use initiative

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

• Ability to work comfortable at heights exceeding 40-50m or 120-170 feet.
• Requires the incumbent to move around the terminal by way of foot /service vehicle.
• Required to work in cramped spaces occasionally

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.

Electrical Technicians (Kingston & Ocho Rios, Jamaica) - Total Tools

 

Hiring Now!

Electrical Technicians - Kingston and Ocho Rios

Must possess the ability to work on:

• Jackhammers 
• Circular Saws
• Power Drills
• Generators
• Welding Plants
• Weed Cutters
• Chainsaws, etc

Interested and qualified persons may send resumes to: hr@totaltoolsja.com 

Electrical Technicians (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Jamaica Broilers Group

 

Electrical Technicians

(Best Dressed Chicken Food Mill)

The Best Dressed Chicken Division of Jamaica Broilers Group Limited is seeking meticulous and proactive individuals to join their Maintenance team. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Feed Mill facility by providing technical expertise and hands-on support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues in complex industrial environments
• Perform routine maintenance inspections and troubleshooting on electrical systems, machinery and equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues, including motors, generators, control panels, switch gear, PLCs and other industrial components
• Interpret and utilize electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Maintain a strong safety focus and adherence to electrical codes and regulations

To qualify for this position, candidate must possess the following:

Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of industrial, electrical systems; controls, components, wiring methods, and relevant codes
• Proficient in identifying electrical faults, diagnosing issues and implementing effective repairs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently
• Adaptable to working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and public holidays

Qualifications:

• Willingness to work on a contractual basis
• Level 3 certification in Electrical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution or equivalent qualifications
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in equipment maintenance ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment

Interested persons should submit applications giving details of their experience and qualifications no later than Friday, May 10, 2024, to the attention of:

The Group Human Resources Manager,

Group Human Resources Department,

Jamaica Broilers Group Limited,

MCook's Pen, St. Catherine.

Applications should be submitted through our Careers section at the following link: https://careers.jamaicabroilersgroup.com/search/.

We thank you for your interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response.

Electrical Technician (Kingston, Jamaica) - Continental Baking Company (National Baking Co.)

 

Continental Baking Company is seeking to recruit Electrical Technicians, who will be responsible for providing electrical engineering support for its operating plants and facilities. He/she will work within a multi-skilled team environment, where equipment reliability, cost containment and process improvement are monitored and measured as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Core Functions

• Provide technical electrical support to the maintenance and engineering teams, to ensure that all production equipment, facilities and machinery are properly maintained and functioning optimally, using applicable preventative maintenance techniques/systems.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and root cause analysis of electrical problems on all machines, equipment and processes, ensuring accurate and prescriptive resolutions which are timely, cost effective and improves efficiency; able to work in a mutli-project environment.
• Assemble, install, assess, test, replace and maintain all electrical or electronic wiring, systems, motors, equipment, pneumatics, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using appropriate tools; execute the layout and installation of industrial, electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct malfunctioning electrical systems, devices, sensors, motors, apparatus and components; respond to emergency situations.
• Able to follow, read and interpret engineering diagrams/drawings, blue prints, schematics, equipment manuals, Company standard operating procedures (SOP) and processes, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
• Ensure full adherence to and compliance with all health, safety, quality, environmental, regulatory standards and protocols.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering and/or equivalent qualification.
• Level 3 Certification in Industrial Electrical Maintenance.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ work experience in a similar position. Experience in a manufacturing facility would be an asset.
• Functional proficiency in computerized systems, engineering software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sound knowledge of diagnostic/troubleshooting techniques, preventative maintenance and food safety techniques.
• Sound human relations, communication, time management, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of project management, instrumentation and controls would be an asset.
• Highly professional, ethical and of integrity.
• Required to work on shift, weekends and public holidays, to meet operational demands.

Interested applicants should email their resumes to: joinourteam@natbake.com

We thank you for your interest, however, only short-listed persons will receive a response.