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The Role

* You’ll ensure that the maintenance and repair of cranes and ancillary plant equipment, ensuring compliance with OEM and legislative requirements and all company policies and Regulations are adhered to.

* When required the engineering Crane Mechanical Superintendent will also take the lead responsibility for Cranes and associated equipment support across the responsible sites.

* The engineering Crane Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for managing Health, Safety and Environment within the department.

* You will respond to asset breakdowns and resolve the cause of faults/defects to minimise downtime.

* You’ll communicate maintenance progress updates to the relevant stakeholders and keep accurate records of your department’s task

Responsibilities

* Ensure all duties are completed in line with RAMS and Company Health & Safety policy - Be active in Risk Assessments compiling and reviewing.

* Assist management in direct sight of department’s daily operation.

* To ensure an effective and efficient use of an asset management system.

* Proactively monitor performance within the team, evaluating training needs, labour levels and qualification opportunities and addressing areas of underperformance, where necessary.

* Participate in assigned long-term preventative maintenance programs and projects

* Co-ordinate activities of the engineering team, providing clear, concise direction to maximise employee contribution, e.g. Continuous Improvement and ensure delivery of the maintenance plan as agreed.

* Liaise with the Crane Manager and as required Operations management team to prioritise both reactive and planned maintenance to ensure that service and repair levels are maintained.

* Conduct communication events to the engineering team frequently, and with individuals when required.

* Ensure that the PM schedule is complete, and any issues are communicated and take ownership in closing out on time and in full.

* Liaising with suppliers to ensure that we are receiving quality equipment/components that are cost effective.

* Contractor management issuing work permits, ensuring all 3rd parties are working safely and accordingly in line with PD’s processes and procedures.

* Manage positive customer and employee relations.

* Motivate and drive the team forward with Continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

* Ensure all statutory examinations are in line with current legislation and Company procedure.

* Ensure workshop is operating effectively, efficiently, and good housekeeping is always maintained.

* Provide technical support to teams to resolve complex faults.

* Assist operational colleagues with solving operational problems through innovative engineering approaches.

Physical Demands

* Primarily office-based with computer use, occasional presence in operations and on port assets.

* Role will demand: Climbing, lifting, bending, carrying.

Requirements

* Good technical knowledge of plant and machinery.

* HNC in Mechanical Engineering or technical equivalent.

* IOSH certified