Technical Manager (Port Terminal) - Expatriate

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading logistics company to recruit an Expatriate Technical Manager for its Ports & Terminal activities. This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Technical Department and to ensure the highest level of maintenance, readiness, and repair and to keep the operational viability of the terminal facilities and all operations handling equipment.
• Responsible for ensure compliance with local HSSE policies & procedures, enforcing safe working practices and promoting a safe workplace
• Perform medium and long-term planning for asset purchase, refurbishment and disposal to maintain overall asset integrity and ensure achievement of operational targets, considering total cost of ownership.
• Implement equipment maintenance strategies
• Develop skills and competencies of local team
• Develops and transfers world class Terminals operations, engineering/technical and procurement capabilities, competencies, and ability to the local business (terminal).
• Implement the best practices and innovation within the industry and internationally to ensure continuous improvement within the organization.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor in Mechanical eng. or demonstrated sound technical knowledge through experience
• Previous experience in a similar role within an international Ports & Terminal group
• Experience in Africa/Nigeria will be a plus
• Management skills, strong and attentive to his team
• Very organized
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in multicultural environment

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.