MHC Operator
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Job Location:
Port Harcourt - Nigeria
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) Operator
Location: Nigeria
About APM Terminals
APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal operations committed to safety operational excellence and employee development across all business units.
Purpose of the Role
The Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile harbour cranes to load and discharge containers from vessels terminal trucks and the yard. Containers vary in size (20ft40ft) and may be either empty or fully loaded.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities
- Operate Mobile Harbour Cranes quay cranes and vessel cranes for loading and unloading containers from vessels.
- Conduct preshift inspections to ensure all crane systems and components are functioning properly.
- Identify and report any malfunction safety hazard or damage before during or after the shift.
- Follow all operational and safety procedures to prevent injury or damage to personnel cargo equipment or property.
- Ensure tasks are performed efficiently and productively to maintain operational flow.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
- Act as Foreman/Signalman under Hook when not operating MHCs.
Reporting & Scope
- No direct or indirect reports.
- Reports directly to the Vessel Supervisor.
- Scope of work is domestic.
Work / Business Contacts
- Internal: Planning Technical Safety & Security departments.
- External: Vessel agents and customers as required.
Required Qualifications Skills & Experience
Education
- Minimum SSCE / WAEC qualification.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in equipment operation within a terminal or similar industrial environment.
- Prior experience operating reach stackers or empty handlers considered a natural progression.
- Strong understanding of container terminal operations: vessel logistics hazardous cargo breakbulk and special cargo handling.
- Familiarity with international safety standards and strict compliance with safe working practices.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent handeye coordination and depth perception.
- Ability to work at heights; no acrophobia (fear of heights).
- Basic proficiency in English (oral and written) and working knowledge of Pidgin English.
- Experience in multicultural work environments is an advantage.
- Valid driving licence.
- Clean safety record with no previous breaches or warnings.
Learning & Career Opportunities
In this role employees can develop skills in:
- Effective communication
- Loading and discharging operations with internal/external trucks
- Practical housekeeping and 5S methodology
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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