Industrial Mechanic

Location

Halifax, NS | Canada

Job description

Career Opportunity
Industrial Mechanic

Company Overview:
PSA Halifax Limited Partnership (PSA Halifax) is a container terminal owned and operated by PSA International. With natural deep water, capability to handle any sized vessel, year-round ice-free access, and a management team with diverse international experience, PSA Halifax is the container terminal of choice on Canada's East Coast. It is the only container terminal with Super Post Panamax cranes and has no navigational or nautical restrictions. PSA Halifax is an ISO 14001 certified company.

Primary Function:
The position of Industrial Mechanic is part of the unionized trade personnel for Halifax Gear Repair & Maintenance Local 1825 ILA. The position works on Terminal equipment like Terminal Tractors, Front End Loaders, Trailers, Fork Lifts, Pickup Trucks, Rubber Tire Gantries (RTG's), and Ship To Shore (STS) cranes, in order to ensure that the detailed task is done to the full requirements of the maintenance schedule and/or repair procedure. The position ensures that the Terminal equipment is maintained and in good safe working condition, while meeting the requirements of Terminal/ vessel operations in a cost effective manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Includes the following, and other duties as may be assigned:

• On a daily basis, works on assigned tasks as per work instructions and maintenance schedule/repair procedure requirements.
• Maintenance/repair is carried out in a most cost effective manner such that parts replacement is done only when necessary.
• Promotes good housekeeping to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensures all OH&S procedures are followed as per Company policy.
• Plans his work proactively such that the necessary spares and consumables are procured and made available in a timely manner by the Mechanical Superintendent.
• Reports expeditiously if any problems are faced during the execution of the assigned tasks.
• Housekeeping of the workshop when required.
• Housekeeping of the operator's cabs.
• Fueling of vehicles.
• Pinning and storm anchoring of RTGs, STS cranes and other equipment.
• Follows all Safety requirements when performing technical duties assigned, including adhering to necessary Safety gear.
• Follows Terminal Safety policies/directives/guidelines.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:
A diploma from a recognizable educational institution for the trade of Industrial Mechanic and/or Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certification. The position requires at least 3 to 4 years industry related Mechanical experience. Experience in maintaining and upgrading Mechanical work is desired. Experience in port related work and/or terminal work is also considered an advantage.

Training:
Elevated work platforms, Fall protection, Forklift, WHIMIS Specific, LOTO, Propane safety.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Working in a workshop environment
• Strong likelihood of visiting daily terminals operations, with exposure to mixed weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, wind, rain, sleet, snow.
• Working in areas where noise is moderate.
• Position will be required to be accessible on a 24/7 schedule;
• PPE safety vest, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, special conditions safety equipment, and CSA approved work boots while on any terminal area is required at all times.

Hours of Work:
This position is required to work for the most part from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; but may be on a rotation shift for weekend/nights. The position will be required to be accessible and able to respond to on a 24/7 schedule; Overtime is therefore expected in this position.

• Basic industrial working environment.
• Requirements to work in the field (Yard and Quay) which is the work environment for heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently once tasks are assigned.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays as per the requirements of the Terminal.
• Being on call 24/7 in the event of emergencies.
• Able to work a rotation schedule

To Apply :
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: [email protected]

PSA Halifax is an equal opportunity employer.

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