The Mechanical Shift Engineer is responsible for ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all port equipment.
The role requires strong hands-on experience in preventive maintenance, fault identification, troubleshooting, and rapid response to equipment breakdowns.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of all plant equipment.
Conduct regular inspection of plant equipment to identify faults and potential failures.
Schedule maintenance activities and allocate jobs to shift technicians and operators.
Supervise and manage the shift technicians/operators team.
Support the general shift team during major repairs and maintenance activities.
Issue and manage work permits for maintenance and other relevant jobs.
Maintain accurate maintenance history and records for all plant equipment.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and support effective fault identification and resolution.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of Material Handling Systems.
Experience in a port environment is preferred.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
Strong knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Material Handling System (MHS) equipment, including:
Conveyor belts
Portal reclaimers
Ship loaders
Belt bucket elevators
Diesel/gas generators
Good knowledge of utilities and associated equipment, including:
Pumps
Compressors
Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
Other relevant utility systems
Hands-on expertise in mechanical activities such as:
Welding and gas cutting
Machining
Rigging
Familiarity with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, including:
Hot Work
Working at Height
Confined Space
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Functional knowledge of computer operating systems and Microsoft Office applications, including email.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) software.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to urgent maintenance requirements.