JOB FAIR | Newport Stevedoring Services Limited | Kingston, Jamaica

 

Newport Stevedoring Services Limited, a subsidiary of Kingston Wharves Limited presents its 

JOB FAIR 

Friday, August 9, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Girl Guides Association Headquarters

2 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10.

We are seeking the following persons:

• Truck Drivers
• Stacker Operators
• Logistics Coordinators
• Equipment Operators (Crane)
• Maintenance Technicians
• Mechanics
• Dispatchers
• Security Officers

Please bring the following:

•  Proof of Academic Qualifications
• Valid National ID
• Tax Registration Number (TRN)
• National Insurance Scheme (NIS)
• Passport sized photo

Join our Winning Team! 

For further information, please contact: (876) 618-1068 | hr@kwljm.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

Mechanic (Kingston, JM) - Kingston Wharves Limited

Kingston Wharves Limited invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of:

Mechanic

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintenance of all container-handling equipment, utility motor vehicles and miscellaneous equipment as per manufacturer's specifications
• Minimize downtime of equipment by developing effective and speedy solutions for malfunctions

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years practical experience
• Experience with maintenance of heavy equipment, especially those used in the construction and port industries is an asset
• Knowledge of the shipping industry would be an asset
• Must b computer literate
• Holder of a general driver's licence

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 problem-solving, analytical and decision making skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted to recruitment@kwljm.com or delivered by mail no later than September 11, 2020, addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager

Kingston Wharves Limited

195 Second Street, Newport West,

Kingston 13.