RTG Operator at Maersk

Location: Onne, Rivers

Key Responsibilities

• Operates rubber tyred gantry cranes to load and unload containers to and from internal and external road trucks in the port.
• Park/Gantry the RTG according to the Traffic Management Plan and Yard Supervisor and equipment handling instructions
• Handle the containers with care (Avoid Rough handling on Trucks).
• Perform equipment precheck at beginning of shift to ensure that all of the parts are operating properly.
• Identifies and reports any safety problems, malfunctions, or damage to quay crane equipment, before, during or after the shift.
• Operate the RTG safely according to the received instructions / information from the Yard Supervisor and terminal operating system (TOS) while carrying out all RTG activities (Discharge, load, Re-Stow, Etc.).
• Ensure achieving all agreed targets productivity with Zero Accident
• Assist in the training of employees in the Operation of the RTG as required by Management
• Report all the defects as and when noticed to yard Supervisor & Technical RTG team.
• Follows safe operating procedures and instructions, preventing any injury to persons, or damage to containers and other equipment and property.
• Carries out duties and tasks in an efficient, productive manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Acts as foreman under Hook when not operating the RTG Cranes.

Requirements
We are looking for:

• Minimum: SCCE / WAEC requirement.
• Requires at least two years or more of equipment operations terminal operations environment, or similar, related industry.
• Previous experience as a reach stacker operator or empty handler would be expected as a natural progression to this position.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices terminal operations.
• Requires a comprehensive understanding of container terminal operations, especially vessel cargo logistics, hazardous cargo, break-bulk and special cargo handling requirements and equipment.
• Good hand eye coordination and good sense of depth perception.
• Able to work at heights, No Acrophobia, must have a sense of depth and distance perception.
• Basic English: oral and writing skills. Also, must have a working knowledge of the Pidgin English.
• Previous experience of working in a multi-cultural environment is an advantage.
• Has a current Driving License.
• No past record of safety and operational procedure breaches / warnings

We Offer

• We run a profitable business that has been made possible through top-quality services, cordial business relations with customers, regular interaction with stakeholders, human resource development, modern
• handling equipment and superior e-commerce capabilities.

Contract Type / Duration
The role is on a contract basis for Twelve (12) months fixed term contract with the option of:

• Possible renewal, or
• Outsourcing to a third-party supplier.