Basic Function:

 

• Operates Shore-to-Ship Gantry Cranes for discharge and/or loading of deep-sea feeder vessels in the port within given safety and operational policies and procedures in the most efficient way possible.

 

Work Performed:

 

• Operates the equipment assigned to him in a safe manner to ensure all work procedures and safety codes are followed to prevent injury to all personnel and damage to equipment.

• Conducts regularly pre and post inspections of the STS Crane and make sure that all abnormalities are reported to the CY Supervisor immediately.

• Perform First Line Maintenance when the need arises. Experienced operators of port equipment or a driver of a truck must know how to perform first line maintenance, otherwise such people cannot be considered experienced and they should not be brought on site to Ruwais.

• Maintain continuous operation by using "hot seat" changeover at shift changeover times and for operator rest break changeover.

• Report immediately any damage sustained by the vessel, STS Crane, container and/or any other equipment during operations.

• Maintain the operator's cabin and lifts in a clean and tidy condition at all times.

• Achieve operational efficiencies within the parameters of the equipment's capacity.

Minimum Requirements:

 

• At least High School Diploma.

• At least total of 5 years relevant experience; 2 years as STS crane operator and 3 years in different CY positions.

• Must possess heavy duty driver's license issued by the local authority.

• Basic knowledge of STS Crane First Line Maintenance.

• Should have completed at least 30 hours of relevant training from credible Safety organizations; certificates of attendance/completion required. 

• Physically fit; no fear of heights and must possess excellent sensory acuity.

• Average English skills in both oral and written form.