Winchman

Job Description

About the job Winchman Overview

A winch operator controls equipment with powered cables to hoist and move loads too large to be transported by other means. They use pedals and levers to operate these machines. A winch operator also monitors equipment gauges, uses tools to connect and disconnect winch cables to loads being moved or lifted and moves winch or hoist machinery around sites as needed. A winch operator can work at shipping docks or ports, rail yards, construction sites and logging operations sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities follow safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Works under general supervision of a foreman who issues oral instructions and signals of signalmen for desired movement of plant when needed.
• Co-ordinate the work of the crane team and the labours for best performance
• Organise the set-up of quayside work areas, including facilities for cut-out trailers and twist-lock bins location.
• Undertake driving duties and the operation of plant and equipment where necessary.
• Participate with the operations supervisor during the daily briefing and tool-box-talks
• Alert to sudden changes in desired movement of crane, workers in and around winch cables and lines, cable entanglements, and unusual strain on winch and winch cables, to prevent injury to personnel, cable breakage, and damage to equipment
• Report damages and discrepancies when noticed during handling the cargoes.
• Ensure that any relevant documentation is fully completed, maintained and checked.
• Perform equipment check list at the beginning of shift and report malfunctioning to the charge hand
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualification

• FILIPINO only
• At least High School Diploma
• Should have completed at least 30 hours of relevant training from credible Safety organizations; certificates of attendance/completion required.
• Physically fit, no fear of heights and must possess excellent sensory acuity.
• Average English skills in both oral and written form.
• Good knowledge in Terminal/Port Operations (Vessel/Yard Jetty Operations)
• Basic knowledge on the technicals & mechanicals of a vessel crane
• Equipment Driving Licence – Operate Cranes
• Drive Heavy Duty Truck
• Drive Light Vehicle

Conditions/Benefits

• NO PLACEMENT FEE / NO PROCESSING FEE.
• Free ticket to Qatar
• Free Accommodation, Transportation & Food or Allowance

Working at QTerminals