MECHANIC CLASS II

DP World - UAE

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Job Description

About the Business:

DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents(sup1)/sup, with container handling generating around 80 of its revenue.  In addition, the company currently has 11 new developments and major expansions underway in 10 countries. 

DP World aims to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.  Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of more than 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world. 

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in st1:
cityDubai/st1:
city, which has been voted "Best Seaport in the st1:
placeMiddle East/st1:
place" for 18 consecutive years.

In 2011, DP World handled nearly 55 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 103 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.

About the Department:


The Technical Department is a service provider primarily to Container Terminal Operations. All the equipment and accessories are made available for operations in safe condition to perform the core business of the Port. There are more than 3500 mobile and static equipments are maintained by the Technical Department. The range of equipment maintained and repaired is from low-tech units such as trailers to high-tech units, such as Super Mega-Max ship to shore gantry cranes.

There are more than 700 hi-skilled and technically sound manpower is the strength behind the success and achievements of Technical Department. Computerized Maintenance Management System (MAXIMO) that has tight integration between Maintenance, Inventory and Purchasing is used to manage all the equipments in the department.

There are different types of workshops to handle different types of equipments such as plant workshop, crane workshop, cold store, reefer yard, etc. Technical Department is a place where trainees and employees equally improve their skills through various technical and soft skills courses, practical demonstrations and projects

Skills

About the Role:
This position reports to CHARGEHAND-MECHANICAL WORKSHOP and the main purpose of the role is to carry out the mechanical maintenance and repairs, to the DP World plant and equipment therefore contributing to the smooth flow of port operations:

Key accountabilities will include:
* To carry out planned maintenance to all scheduled plant and equipment to the standards required by the DP World for both safety and reliability.
* To diagnose faults on equipment and ascertain cause of defects, repair methods and spare part requirements for efficient and permanent repairs.
* To identify and select the correct spare parts either by visual recognition or from technical equipment manuals thereby constantly monitoring and improving all repair methods.
* To carry out maintenance work, fault diagnosis and repair works, on Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, Automatic, power shift & manual Transmissions, Steering, Brakes & Hydraulic systems in an efficient manner.
* To keep the Charge hands informed of progress & problems to ensure smooth flow of communication.
* Make sure job notes on work orders are accurately written. 
* To maintain tidiness and cleanliness of workshop facilities and all equipment thereby creating a safe and healthy work environment.

About This Company

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 9 new developments and major expansions across 31 countries(1). Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted "Best Seaport in the Middle East" for 16 consecutive years.

In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.