Applications are invited from nationals of Trinidad and Tobago to fill the vacant position of "Chief Engineer" in the Engineering & Maintenance Department at the Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO).

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Engineering & Maintenance Department and ensuring its efficiency and availablitiy of equipment through timely servicing, maintenance and repair of Port's equipment.  He/she will also be responsible for implementing strategies to improve the overall performance of the Engineering & Maintenance Department.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Equipment Upkeep/Planned & Unplanned Maintenance

• Responsible for the appropriate applications of standard strategies and PM routine to existing equipment are planned.
• Oversees and supervises the performance and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions.
• Responsible for pre-approved schedule and task information in collaboration with the other port operations. Ensures development and/or approval of revised PM routines and standard tasks are required.
• Performs daily communication with Operations on all PM Planning Schedules and Services Performed.
• Takes into account all relevant industry and safety procedures relating to the work which will ensure compliance with Safety Management, Performance Standards and Verification Schemes.
• Optimizes the planned maintenance regimes across all equipment. Review the PM content, PM scedule, required resources, internal and external work standards to support the generic technical PM's.

Technical System

• Establishes and Maintains periodic operational testing schedules for critical equipment.
• Administers an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system on equipment.
• Analyses deficiences and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practics and quality levels.

Management Systems

• Monitors and provides technical specialist advice on all work to ensure that all operations are carried out safely.
• Implements and conducts training programmes for operating equipment and systems.
• Develops operating instructions and procedures for all equipment and systems.
• Strives towards a goal of zero down-time in operations by virtue of reliable system performance.
• Responsible for conducting periodic evaluations on subordinate staff as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng).
• Demonstrated ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Training on all Port equipment in hydraulics, engines and transmissions.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• In-depth working knowledge of equipment and devices.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of regulations applicable to overhaul and maintenance operations.
• Able to work with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary to facilitate job-related goals.
• Verified ability to effectively plan, prioritize and organize work/resources.
• Willing and able to conduct speciality on-the-job training.
• Excellent documentation skills, and fluent in written and verbal English.

COMPUTER LITERATE:

• Must have a working knowledge (input and extract data) of computers.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel and MS Word would be an asset).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

REQUIRED TESTING:

• Medical Assessment re fitness for duty (inclused testing for drugs and alcohol).

Applications must be submitted to:

• Manager, HR/IR, PLIPDECO House, Orinoco Drive, Point Lisas, on or before, January 12th, 2015.

Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited