Controller Deck / Wharf
South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) is a globally recognized, award winning, public private partnership container terminal in Sri Lanka, that commenced operations in 1999, launching the Port of Colombo as global trade’s pre-eminent gateway hub to South Asia. Today, the terminal is one of the three operators in the Port of Colombo and continues to offer the international container shipping community, a competitive best in class service as a Global Container Terminal.
The company is a Board of Investment flagship entity with a majority of Sri Lankan shareholding, and is backed by John Keells Holdings, Maersk Group of Denmark, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Evergreen Marine of Taiwan.
A Controller Deck/Wharf is responsible for systematic execution of tasks with high precision to ensure all operations on wharf and on-board the vessels are carried out as per strict Operational and Safety guidelines. Effectively communicate with operators to ensure high levels of productivity and quality of service.
Job profile:
- Coordinate/ provide input for crane operator to discharge or load containers from/ to specific locations on the sips as per the plan safely and seamlessly.
- Ensure lashing/ unlashing work is carried out as per specified plan meeting requirements of the specific vessel.
- Be the focal point for enforcement of the company safety practices rules and regulations in the wharf and on-board ships in order to ensure strict compliance.
- Liaise with operations executives of profess/ problems during operations.
Candidate profile:
- Passed G.C.E. (O/L) examination in six subjects including Mathematics and English with minimum three (03) credit passes in not more than two sittings and G.C.E. (A/L) examination with minimum three simple passes for core subjects in not more than three sittings.
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- Passed G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six subjects including Mathematics and English with minimum three (03) credit passes in not more than two sittings and relevant professional qualifications from a recognized university/institute.
- Excellent Oral & Written communication skills in English language.
- Ability to plan, direct, monitor, lead and control specific operational tasks on board ships and on the wharf.
- Minimum 03 years of work experience (local/overseas) In Port Operations/Container Yards/ Shipping Lines.
- Willing to work on roaster/ shift basis (12 hours roaster day/ night including holidays/ weekends).
An attractive and competitive remuneration package awaits the selected candidate. Please email your comprehensive CV, mentioning the post you are applied for as the subject line, with details of two non-related referees, within 10 days of this advertisement, addressed to HR Manager – Organizational Development through careers@sagt.com.lk
