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<div data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="font-size:9pt;font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Port Authority of Jamaica wishes to recruit a <strong>GENERAL TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR (Grade 7) </strong>in the Harbours Department<strong>.</strong></span></span></span><br> </div> <div><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SALARY SCALE:</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> $7,616,470.81 - $8,723,351.06 per annum.</span></span></span></div></div>
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<div data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="font-size:9pt;font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">JOB SUMMARY:</span></span></strong></span></span><br><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This position plans and coordinates the maintenance activities of the Workshop by providing administrative and technical support in the fabrication and maintenance of navigational aids, maintenance of vehicles, vessels and buildings as well as port maintenance.</span></span></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></span></strong></span></span> <ul><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Plan, direct and coordinate the work activities, including inspection, repairs and maintenance of:</span></span></span></span> <ul><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 54.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Lighthouses, lighthouse cottages and out-buildings</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 54.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Navigational aids</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 54.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Motor vessels</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 54.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Support plant and equipment</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 54.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Motor vehicles </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 54.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Port maintenance activities at the out ports.</span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul> <ul><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Supervise the activities of the Mechanical, Electrical and Building sections and schedule work activities. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Oversee the daily operation of the Harbours Workshop.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prepare requisition and work orders and recommend the purchasing of special equipment and tools.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Direct repairs for equipment and machinery and ensure proper operations of PAJ’s work boats and machinery.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Oversee the maintenance of the Harbours’ compound and the proper layout of equipment and material. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ensure the workers follow proper safety and equipment procedures. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prepare and submit monthly reports on workshop activities. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Liaise with port operators in planning port maintenance. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prepare estimates, coordinate and supervise special projects as necessary. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Assist in diagnosing mechanical problems and resolving other technical problems in the Workshop as necessary. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Inspect machinery and equipment and develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for same. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Maintain records of maintenance and repairs carried out on major equipment and components. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Liaise with the Inventory Supervisor to ensure that spare parts and materials are available when required.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Compile budgetary estimates for the Section.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Conduct performance appraisals for all staff supervised.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Any other duties assigned.</span></span></span></li></ul></div></div>
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<div data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="font-size:9pt;font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;"><div><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: </span></span></strong></span></span> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Supervisory management certification <strong>PLUS</strong></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Five (5) years’ related work experience in a unionised environment, three (3) years of which must be at a supervisory level<strong> </strong></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>OR</strong></span></span></span> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">UTECH Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering<strong> PLUS</strong></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Seven (7) years related work experience in a unionised environment, three (3) of which must be at a supervisory level </span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>OR</strong></span></span></span> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Class III Marine Engineering Certificate of Competence (Motor) </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;list-style-position:inside"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Seven (7) years related work experience in a unionised environment, three (3) of which must be at a supervisory level </span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div>
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<div data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="font-size:9pt;font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;"><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all the above requirements, please submit your applications by 2025 March 14.</strong></span></span><br><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.</strong></span></span></span></div></div>
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