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Mechanical Shift Engineer
About this role
The Mechanical Shift Engineer based in Rivers is responsible for the continuous, safe and efficient operation of port equipment. The role requires hands-on maintenance, fault identification, troubleshooting and rapid response to breakdowns, and reports to the Mechanical Lead with rotating shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 2 off).
What you would do
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of all plant equipment.
- Regularly inspect plant equipment to identify faults and potential failures.
- Schedule maintenance activities and allocate tasks to shift technicians and operators.
- Supervise and manage the shift technicians/operators team.
- Issue and manage work permits for maintenance and other relevant jobs.
- Maintain accurate maintenance history and records for all plant equipment.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in Operations & Maintenance of Material Handling Systems.
- Port environment experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of MHS equipment (conveyors, reclaimers, ship loaders, belt bucket elevators) and related utilities (pumps, compressors, STP).
- Hands-on mechanical skills (welding and gas cutting, machining, rigging) and familiarity with Permit-to-Work systems (Hot Work, Working at Height, Confined Space, LOTO) and CMMS software.
- Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and ability to work under pressure.
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