Mechanical Shift Engineer

Job Summary

The Mechanical Shift Engineer is responsible for ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all port equipment. This role requires strong hands-on experience in preventive maintenance, fault identification, troubleshooting, and rapid response to equipment breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Conduct regular inspection of plant equipment to identify faults and potential failures.
• Schedule maintenance activities and allocate jobs to shift technicians and operators.
• Supervise and manage the shift technicians/operators team.
• Support the general shift team during major repairs and maintenance activities.
• Issue and manage work permits for maintenance and other relevant jobs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance history and records for all plant equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and support effective fault identification and resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of Material Handling Systems.
• Experience in a port environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Material Handling System (MHS) equipment, including conveyor belts, portal reclaimers, ship loaders, belt bucket elevators, and diesel/gas generators.
• Good knowledge of utilities and associated equipment, including pumps, compressors, sewage treatment plants (STP), and other relevant utility systems.
• Hands-on expertise in mechanical activities such as welding and gas cutting, machining, and rigging.
• Familiarity with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, including hot work, working at height, confined space, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Functional knowledge of computer operating systems and Microsoft Office applications, including email.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) software.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to urgent maintenance requirements.

How to Apply

Send CV to: recruitment@protenintl.com