Main Purpose:
Impala Terminals Group facilitates the global trade of commodities by offering producers and consumers reliable and efficient access to international markets. Through its network of 30 strategically located assets and operations in 20 countries, Impala provides critical storage and logistics infrastructure services to energy and dry bulk customers around the world. The company manages two global businesses – Impala Energy Infrastructure and Impala Dry Bulk & Logistics - and is a joint venture between one of the world’s largest commodity trading houses, Trafigura, and the global fund manager, IFM Investors.
ITG is a Joint-Ventures between Trafigura and IFM investment fund, owning and operating various assets such as ports, terminals and multimodal logistics assets chains in export driven emerging markets for both liquid and dry cargos. It operates as well several assets (owned by Trafigura) under a management service.
Main Purpose: The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all heavy equipment maintenance.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities: General
- Maintenance of heavy equipment
- Operate, inspect, service, and maintain test and repair mechanical equipment.
- Write reports on major equipment failure, modifications, equipment performance and maintenance history.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
- Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
- Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes
- The ability to fab hoses and pipe assemblies
- Test, maintain and repair control hydraulic systems.
- Ability to work over water, at extreme heights, and overtime on an as needed basis.
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements.
- Finish work within given time and the deadlines.
- Assist electrician when required as part of the maintenance team.
- Collaborate with team members to successfully implement maintenance schedules and strategies.
- Complete data entry for record keeping and documentation.
- Contribute to growth, learning opportunities, and cross-training in role.
- Contribute knowledge and share personal experience for mutual development among team members.
- Complete all other tasks assigned by management.
- Report all Accidents, Incidents, and Near Misses timely to management.
- Adhere to all Terminal HSEC/Security protocol.
- Ensure all emergency equipment is operational.
- Report any unusual or suspicious activity.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
- Capable of receiving T.W.I.C. credentials.
- Complete all required annual training.
- Attend all scheduled pre-shift safety meetings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Have a minimum of 5 years proven experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
Proficient in the English language.
Experience using CMMS and operational systems.
Have experience working with rotating equipment and conveyor systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Outstanding work ethic.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor of the Burnside Terminal.