Tanzania International Container Terminal Services Limited (TICTS) is a member of Hutchison Port Holdings Group (HPH) of Hong Kong. Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL), is the world's leading port investor, developer and operator. The HPH network of port operations comprises 320 berths in 52 ports, spanning 26 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. Over the years, HPH has expanded internationally into other logistics, transportation related businesses. These include cruise ship terminals, airport operations, distribution centers, rail services, and ship repair facilities. In 2012, the HPH port network handled a combined throughput of76.8 million TED worldwide.
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, motivated individuals to fill the position of Mechanical Technicianin our Engineering Department.
Overall Purpose of job
The successful applicant will be responsible to carry out maintenance, fault finding and major & minor repairs on equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To take part in carrying out equipment preventive maintenance and trouble shooting at the same time directing artisans, Attend to the immediate repair and reconditioning of machine elements, pneumatic, hydraulic and brake systems, reads and interprets hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams for accurate trouble -shooting, to participate in the pre-planning of preventive maintenance programme, carries out all work in a prompt, thorough and professional manner paying particular attention to safety and quality of workmanship.
Qualification and Experience
Applicants should possess Degree in Mechanical Engineering to FTC level or its equivalent in relevant field with at least 5 years' experience in mechanical maintenance of heavy diesel engine equipment with hydraulic control. He /She must be computer literate with a good command on MS office applications, good communication skills in both written English and Kiswahili together with the ability to work long hours.
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please apply in the strictest confidence to the address below enclosing:
Application letter
Detailed curriculum vitae with certified copies of certificates
Three referees who will not be contacted without your consent.
Human Resources Manager
Tanzania International Container Terminal Services Ltd.
P O Box 71442,
Dar es Salaam
Fax: 2134019
E-mail:ticts@ticts.com
Deadline:May 06, 2013
Source: The Guardian April 30, 2013