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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Manpower Dispatch

A. GENERAL FUNCTION

Assist the Operations Resource Supervisor (ORS) in monitoring and optimal allocation of manpower in vessel and yard operations and other task related to it to ensure smooth flow of operations.

 

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Ensures that the stevedoring gangs arrive complete and on-time at the gate before 0630H/1830H or at least thirty (30) minutes before shift start-up. Calls the attention of their Manpower Service Provider (MSP) steward for any late arrival or incomplete gang.
  2. Ensures that the names in the Certificate of Attendance (COA) match with the identification of the stevedoring gangs. Checks if their listed positions in the COA match with their designated positions on their agency’s roster. Calls the attention of their MSP steward for any discrepancies.
  3. Ensures that all accomplished Certificate of Attendance (COA’s) of stevedoring gangs from the previous shift are encoded on-time and complete.
  4. Ensures that the stevedoring gangs are wearing the prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) – Hard Hat, Safety Vest, Agency Uniform and ID, and Safety Shoes (or closed shoes). During rainy season, ensures that they are wearing raincoats and boots. Calls the attention of their MSP steward for any incomplete PPE.
  5. Ensures monitoring and timekeeping of deployed stevedoring gangs and receiving checkers are done accurately by the Operations Supervisors and Area Supervisors respectively.
  6. Ensures that the Certificate of Attendance (COA’s) of stevedoring gangs and receiving checkers are submitted on-time per shift. Ensures that all information encoded in the stevedoring and receiving checker’s billing database is accurate and correct.
  7. Ensures that the Planning and ORD office receives a copy of the checker’s accomplishment report. Ensures that the start-up/knock-off monitoring report is both broadcasted and emailed to operations management before 0800H/2000H.
  8. Ensures that all operations personnel have signed in the attendance sheet located at the window of the ORD office. Ensures that the summary of attendance monitoring report is updated and emailed to operations management before 0900H/2100H.
  9. Monitors text messages received through the official cell phone of ORD. Ensures that the manpower pool for the next shift is adequate. Calls the attention of their MSP stewards (We Care, Temps and Staffers Inc) in event of shortage.
  10. Ensures that the Request for Manpower Service (RMS) form is submitted on-time by the requesting party (Vessel and Yard Planning Supervisors for incoming vessels, Vessel Operations Supervisors for currently operating vessels, Area Supervisors for delivery requests, and OIC-Gearlocker for gearlocker section) before the 0400H/1600H cut-off. Ensures that the accomplished RMS has complete signatories.
  11. Assists the ORS in the processing of the Consolidated Manpower Request (CMR) and preparation of Seguido Request.
  12. Ensures that there are sufficient forms for distribution to the receiving checkers through their MSP steward and Area Supervisors respectively. Ensures that the inventory level of forms is monitored weekly - informs the ORS to prepare the requisition if the current inventory level reaches the reorder point.
  13. Maintains harmonious or mutually beneficial relationship with the management of all MSP.
  14. Reconciles assigned billings and coordinates with MSPs for an efficient and on-time processing of billings. Ensures that billings are processed and forwarded to Accounting Department within 10 days after vessel completion/payroll cut-off.
  15. Conducts Spot-checks and creates reports for personnel with violations through AIMS. Reports will be submitted to ORS for checking.
  16. Ensures that documents e.g., Attendance Sheets, Billings, Transmittals, CMRs, are duly signed by Operations Management.
  17. Assists the ORS in the deployment of Vessel and Yard (e.g., VOS, AS, Foremen and Checkers) and Gearlocker personnel. In the absence of ORS, the Manpower Dispatch should take responsibility of the deployment.
  18. Performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Educational Attainment: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management and any other related course.
  2. Work Experience: At least 1 year of management experience or good track record as Management Officer in a company involved in shipping and port management handling break-bulk, bulk, or containerized cargoes both in international and domestic settings.
  3. Skills: Must have technical expertise and people skills, computer literate, and excellent communication skills for both English and Filipino (oral and written).
  4. Willing to go on shifting schedule and possibly work on Holidays as needed by the business and its operational requirements.
  5. Can start ASAP.

 

Safety Officer

A. GENERAL FUNCTION

The position entails the planning, directing, supervising, and maintaining a sound, comprehensive and effective safety program for MMT and everything within it by evaluating the effectiveness of the company’s safety programs and by updating the programs when needed.

 

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Direct the conduct of investigations concerning fatal or serious accidents and other incidents, including the survey of damaged cargo and equipment, reviews the accident and/or incident reports prepared by the investigating team as well as the corrective measures instituted by all concerned to eliminate the causes of accidents. 
  2. Conduct roving inspection of yard and vessel, monitoring the company’s implementation on rules pertaining to health, safety and environment, and reports to HSE manager and HSSE Head issues that need to be elevated to higher management.
  3. Determine the safety training needs of the employees, particularly the Equipment Operators. 
  4. Assist in the formulation and recommendations of training programs according to the identified needs of the company.
  5. Implement permit to work system to critical activities in the terminal, which includes but not limited to review of submitted documentations, actual site and equipment check and issuance of the physical permit.
  6. Conduct lectures on dock work safety. 
  7. Conduct orientation seminars to newly hired Employees specifically regarding terminal safety.
  8. Conduct safety briefing and/or orientation to 3rd party personnel including contractors, 
  9. Supervise the activities of the Disaster Brigade/Emergency Responders (fire, earthquake, flood, and typhoon). Administer training on the following’s aspects:
    • Basic first aid, basic life support trainings
    • Fire prevention and control
    • Proper ways to operate, handle various fire equipment (e.g., fire extinguisher, hydrant, SCBA, etc.)
  10. Assist in the planning, organizing, and implementing safety programs on matters pertaining to the proper stacking and the safe handling and storage of cargoes as well as the effective traffic flow inside the terminal.
  11. Assist in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures for the safety of the equipment to be used by the terminal personnel. 
  12. Coordinate and/or assist the surveyor in conducting surveys inside the terminal. 
  13. Recommend provisions for safety in the handling and storage of cargo.
  14. Establish and enhance contacts with the private and government institutions, particularly the PPA, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and other agencies regarding safety matters.
  15. Administer the conduct of surveys/research to update on the latest and new technology/trends of safety programs for adaptation/implementation.
  16. Performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.


C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Educational Attainment: College Graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  2. Eligibility: Professional License/Duly accredited at least SO3 qualified.
  3. Work Experience: At least 4 years of experience in safety. Experience in port operations is plus.
  4. Training/Certification: BOSH, Basic First Aid Training, Basic Life Support (CPR) Training, Fire Prevention and Control.
  5. Skills: Must have technical expertise, with people skills, computer literate, and excellent communication skills for both English and Filipino (oral and written).
  6. Willing to go on shifting schedule and possibly work on Holidays as needed by the business and its operational requirements.
  7. Can start ASAP.

 

Winchman/Signalman (6 vacancies)

A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Standard Operating Procedure
    • Pumasok tatlumpung minuto bago magsimula ang shift para makapaghanda para sa trabaho.
    • Magsuot ng kumpletong PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) sa pagpasok at habang nasa mga lugar na kailangang naka-PPE.
      • Hard hat
      • High-visibility clothing/reflectorized vest
      • Mask
      • Safety shoes
      • Gloves
      • Safety goggles
    • Magdala ng identification card o ID, na siyang ipapapalit sa gwardiya na nasa labas ng gate, para sa gate pass.
    • Ipresenta ang bag at ano mang bagay na kailangang siyasatin ng gwardiya. 
    • Pumirma sa Stevedore’s Gang Roster bago at pagkatapos ng shift na dala ng Cabo. 
  2. Sakop ng Trabaho at Tungkulin
    • Safety First: Ang kaligtasan sa bawat trabaho ang pinakamahalagang alituntunin na kailangang isa-alang-alang ng lahat. Huwag pumunta sa mga lugar kung saan may malaking banta ng panganib, lalo na sa mga kargamentong maaaring gumulong, o mga kargamentong hindi matibay ang pundasyon, upang maiwasan ang aksidente. 
    • Dumalo sa Pre-Discharging Operations Meeting (Pre-DOM) o gang briefing sa simula ng shift na pangungunahan ng Cabo. Dito pag-uusapan at tatalakayin ang klase at bigat ng mga kargamento, alin ang bibirahin, target na produksiyon, Safe Working Load (SWL) o nakatakdang bigat na maaaring buhatin gamit ang vessel crane o pluma, at mga panabit, nakatakdang bilang ng kargamento sa bawat birada, at iba pang mahahalagang tagubilin. Siguraduhing naintindihan at naitanong ang lahat ng detalye na kailangan sa pagsasagawa ng trabaho.
    • Siguraduhing pamilyar sa vessel crane o pluma lalo na sa Safe Working Load (SWL) o nakatakdang bigat na maaaring buhatin gamit ito.
    • Kailangang maging pamilyar sa iba’t ibang uri ng panabit, at kung sa anu-anong kargamento ginagamit ang mga ito, lalo na ang SWL, at kung akma ba ang SWL ng pluma, at panabit para sa kargamentong binibira.
    • Magtrabaho nang maayos at mabilis upang matugunan ang target na produksiyon.
    • Ang Winch Man at Signal Man ay nagpapalitan ng trabaho kada kalahati ng shift
  3. Detalyadong Tungkulin ng Winch Man
    • Pagmasdan at pag-aralang mabuti ang kalagayan ng mga lugar na maaaring matamaan, mahagip, o masira dahil sa paggalaw ng pluma. Siguraduhing walang matatamaang tao, o bagay dahil sa paggalaw o paglipat ng pluma. 
    • Pagmasdan at intindihing mabuti ang senyas na ibinibigay ng Signal Man o Cabo bago pagalawin ang pluma. Habang kasalukayan ang pagbira o pag-arya, siguraduhing nakikita  at nauunawaan pa rin ang senyas na ibinibigay.
    • Laging tandaan na ang Signal Man ay nagsisilbing gabay sa pag-o-operate ng pluma. Siguraduhing tama pa din ang ginagawang klase ng operasyon sa pluma sa pamamagitan ng pagmasid at pag-countercheck sa nangyayari sa pluma. 
    • Ingatan ang lahat ng klase ng kargamento. Bukod dito, maging maingat din sa pluma, at sa barko. Iwasang mauntog ang mga kargamentong binibira, o di kaya ay ang block/bloke, sa hatch coaming (o labi ng bodega), gilid ng barko, morada, sa railings, o sa kahit na anong parte ng barko.
  4. Detalyadong Tungkulin ng Signal Man
    • Maghanap ng lugar sa hatch coaming kung saan madaling makita ng Winch Man. Mula sa lugar na ito, kailangang nakikita ng Signal Man ang kaganapan sa loob ng bodega, o sa pantalan.
    • Magbigay ng kaukulang senyas sa Winch Man. Unawain, at ipasa nang tama at maingat sa Winch Man ang mga senyas na ibinibigay ng mga Istiba o Dock Workers lalo na kung kakalagay pa lang ng panabit sa mga kargamento, o kakasimula pa lang ng bira. 
    • Sa paglipat ng birada sa bodega papuntang pantalan o gibara (o kabaligtaran), kailangang lumipat ng pwesto kung saan madali pa ding makita ng Winch Man, at kung saan nakikita ang kaganapan sa kung saan ilalapag/ibababa ang kargamento.
  5. Paggawa ng iba pang trabaho sa pantalan na nangangailangan ng Winchman/Signalman.

 

C.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Work Experience: 1-3 years of experience as a vessel crane operator or equivalent.
  2. Skills: Must have technical expertise, with people skills, and good communication skills (oral and written).
  3. Willing to go on shifting schedule and possibly work on Holidays as needed by the business and its operational requirements.
  4. Can start ASAP.

 

Heavy Equipment Operator (10 vacancies)

A. GENERAL FUNCTION

Ang pangunahing trabaho ngHeavy Equipment Operator ay ang pagdidiskarga, pagkarga at pagsuro ng mga kargamento sa pantalan, sa morada, at sa loob ng bodega, papuntang stockpile, area/staging area/storage area, sa gitna ng bodega (Lifting Spot Area [LSA]), sa delivery truck, o vice versa. Responsibilidad din nito na ayusin ang mga kargamentong hindi maayos ang pagkakakamada sa stockpile area.

 

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Standard Operating Procedures
    • Pumasok tatlumpung minuto bago magsimula ang shift para makapaghanda para sa trabaho.
    • Magsuot ng kumpletong PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) sa pagpasok at habang nasa mga lugar na kailangang naka PPE.
      • Hard hat
      • High-visibility clothing/reflectorized vest
      • Mask
      • Safety shoes
      • Gloves
      • Safety goggles
    • Mag-log-in, at log-out sa Operations Resource Department (ORD) bago, at pagkatapos ng shift gamit ang bundy clock.
    • Pumirma sa Certificate of Attendance sa Motorpool bago magsimula, at pagkatapos ng shift.
  2. Sakop ng Trabaho at Tungkulin
    • Makipag-usap sa On-Board Foreman (OBFM) kung anong kargamento ang tatrabahuhin. Siguraduhing naintindihan at naitanong ang lahat ng detalye na kailangan sa pagsasagawa ng trabaho
    • Siguraduhing ang forklift unit ay gumagana, nakargahan ng sapat na krudo, at nasa maayos na kalagayan (gulong, makina, headlight, backlight, brake light, busina, preno, walang tumatagas na langis, atbp.). Depende sa klase ng kargamentong paggagamitan ng forklift, siguraduhin na tama ang klase ng forklift na gagamitin (habang tinidor o buto).
    • Siguraduhing alam ang Safe Working Load (SWL) ng forklift, at tiyakin na hindi lalagpas sa SWL ang bigat ng susuruing kargamento.
    • Safety First: Ang kaligtasan sa bawat trabaho ang pinakamahalagang alituntunin na kailangang isa-alang-alang ng mga istiba.Huwag pumunta sa mga lugar kung saan may malaking bantang panganib, lalo na sa mga kargamentong gumugulong, o mga kargamentong hindi matibay ang pundasyon, upang maiwasan ang aksidente. Huwag iparada ang forklift unit sa ibaba/ilalim ng inaarya/binibirang kargamento.
    • Tignan kung kailangan bang alisin ang counterweight bolt ng unit bago ito iakyat sa bodega. Kung sakaling kailangan, agad na makipag-ugnayan sa OBFM at sa Equipment Control Assistant (ECA) upang maisakatuparan ang mga kinakailangang preparasyon.
    • Siguraduhing malinis ang paligid at dinadaanan ng forklift sa loob ng bodega kung saan nagsasagawa ng operasyon upang maiwasan ang pagsabit o pagtama sa mga matutulis o malalaking bagay. Siguraduhing walang nakakalat na langis o iba pang mga bagay na maaaring pagmulan ng sakuna.
    • Iwasang maglipat ng mabibigat na kargamento papunta sa malayong stockpile. Kung maari ay gumamit ng temporary staging Area o hustling truck upang hindi medaling masira ang buto ng unit.
    • Maingat na suruin at maayos na ikamada ang mga kargamento sa stockpile upang maiwasan ang pagkasira ng kargamento o ng forklift unit. Sundin ang panuntunan sa ligtas (tamang taas) na pagkakamada ng mga kargamento sa stockpile.
      • CRC, HRC: 1-2 tiers.
      • Wire rod, sawn timber: 4-5 tiers.
      • Steel billets, h-beam, steel plate, steel pipe, round logs: 2-2.5 meters.
    • Siguraduhing nasusunod ang travelling load height ng forklift na anim (6) na pulgada habang naglilipat/nagbubuhat ng mga kargamento. 
    • Tiyaking husto o sapat lamang ang taas o tier ng mga kargamento upang maiwasan ang pagguho o paggulong ng mga Kargamento. Gayundin ang dapat tandaan kapag nagkakamada ng kargamento sa delivery truck.
    • Sa mga pagkakataong ang kargamentong laman ng barko ay sawn timber at kailangang gumamit ng forklift unit sa pagtatrabaho, siguraduhing lahat ng preparasyon ay nagawa na bago magsimula ang trabaho – nailagay na ang steel plates kung saan isasampa/ipapatong ang forklift, mga kalso upang maging pantay ang mga steel plates, saw dust o buhangin upang hindi dumulas ang unit at hindi madumihan ang mga kargamento sa ilalim kung sakaling tumagas o pumatak anglangis, at iba pang pangkaligtasang panuntunan.
    • Bantayang mabuti ang kalagayan ng unit. Kung sakaling may mapansin na kakaiba o hindi normal sa galaw o tunog ng unit, agad itong ipagbigay-alam sa OBFM upang agad na matawag ang pansin ng ECA/Motorpool. Kapag nasiraan sa kalagitnaan ng trabaho, huwag munang galawin ang unit hangga’t hindi pa ito natitignan ng ECA/Motorpool.
    • Siguraduhing napakargahan ng sapat ng krudo at natignan ng mekaniko para sa posibleng mga sira ang unit ayon sa oras na itinakda ng Motorpool. Ang pagkakarga ng krudo ay nagsisimula ng 1300H. Pumirma ng Pre/Post Operation Checklist.
    • Kapag hindi ginagamit ang unit, siguraduhin na nakaparada ito nang maayos at hindi makasasagabal sa ibang operasyon. Patayin din ang makina kung hindi ito ginagamit at siguraduhin na nakababa ang tinidor o buto at secured ang hand-break.
    • Sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Cabo o Foreman, gumawa o maglaan ng Lifting Spot Area (LSA) sa gitna ng bodega, ang lugar kung saan ligtas birahin o iarya ang mga kargamento, malayo sa hatch coaming.
    • Kung kinakailangan, gumawa o maglagay ng kalso (kalimitang bakal o steel billets) sa LSA para medaling malagyan o tanggalan ng panabit.
    • Maingat na ihanda at maayos na ikamada ang mga kargamento sa LSA upang mapabilis ang trabaho ng mga Istiba (diskarga). Maingat na ihanda, at maayos na ikamada ang mga kargamento sa kailangang paglagyan sa loob ng bodega (pagkakarga).
    • Habang binibira o inaarya ang kargamento, pumunta sa ligtas na lugar. Siguraduhing ang layo ay sapat para hindi matamaan ng kargamento kung sakali mang ito ay kumalas.
    • Magtrabaho nang maayos upang matugunan ang target na produksiyon.
    • Ingatan ang lahat ng klase ng kargamento. Ipagbigay-alam sa Cabo ang ano mang uri ng problema o insidente.
    • Bago pumirma sa parte ng turnover sa Trip Ticket, siguraduhing na ipagbigay alam na sa kapalitan ang mga problema o sira na nangyari sa buong shift. Agad ding ipagbigay alam kung mayroong sira na kailangan munang  ipakumpuni bago ito magamit. Hangga’t maaari, makipagpalitan o magsagawa ng turn-over on-site o sa lugar kung saan natapos ang oras ng trabaho (huwag nang dalhin ang unit sa Motorpool kung wala naman itong sira).
    • Siguraduhing malinis ang paligid at dinadaanan ng forklift sa loob ng bodega kung saan nagsasagawa ng operasyon upang maiwasan ang pagsabit o pagtama sa mga matutulis o malalaking bagay. Siguraduhing walang nakakalat na langis o iba pang mga bagay na maaaring pagmulan ng sakuna.
    • Paggawa ng iba pang trabaho sa pantalan na nangangailangan ng Heavy Equipment Operator.

 

C.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Educational Attainment: Lebel ng Highschool.
  2. Eligibility: Valid Restriction 8 Driver’s License.
  3. Work Experience: Tatlo (3) hanggang limang (5) taong karanasan sa pag-ooperate ng forklift.
  4. Training/ Certification: Valid Heavy Equipment Operation (Forklift) NC II.
  5. Skills: Must have technical expertise, with people skills, and good communication skills (oral and written).
  6. Willing to go on shifting schedule and possibly work on Holidays as needed by the business and its operational requirements.
  7. Can start ASAP.

 

On-Call Vessel Foreman (7 vacancies)

A. GENERAL FUNCTION

I. ON-BOARD FOREMAN:

  • The position requires direct and close coordination, monitoring, and optimal management of all direct labor (stevedoring gangs) involved in vessel discharging or loading operations including, but not limited to, deployment of resources (manpower, gear, equipment), monitoring and control of vessel operations, and cost management in order to meet target productivity and efficiency levels.


II. ON-DOCK FOREMAN:

  • The position provides assistance to the On-Board Foreman by ensuring that the Quay Transfer Operation is managed excellently in order to achieve vessel productivity targets. The Quay Transfer Operation is the link of Vessel Operations to Yard Operations, in which cargoes discharged from the vessel are transported from the pier apron to the yard storage areas. The position is also responsible in supervising the On-Dock Forklift Operators (ODFL), Dockworkers, Receiving Checkers (RC) and other On-Dock Personnel in making sure that cargoes are well-documented upon receipt and are properly transferred from the apron to the assigned yard storage areas.

 

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ON-BOARD FOREMAN:

1. Pre-Vessel Operations

  • Coordinate with the Vessel Officer upon vessel arrival to determine the Safe Working Load (SWL) of the cranes. In   coordination with MMT Safety Officers, ensure that vessel gear inspection is conducted, and Ship Safety Checklist is accomplished before allowing discharging/loading operations to commence.
  • Coordinate with the Operations Resource Department (ORD) to ensure that requested manpower arrives on time at the respective areas of assignment, and with complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Ensure that all members of stevedoring gangs strictly abide to the following:
    • All safety preparations are accordingly accomplished prior to start of vessel discharging or loading operations.
    • Standards on vessel discharging/loading and cargo handling procedures set by government agencies (e.g. PPA, BOC, DENR, etc.,) are being complied to.
    • All members strictly adhere to the policies, guidelines, and procedures that are part of a comprehensive safety program of MMT.
    • Policies, guidelines, and procedures related to security of people, equipment, and gears are strictly implemented.
    • All policies, guidelines, and procedures within the Operations Division are strictly observed.
    • Cost-effective method and best practices are being applied to vessel operations.
  • Conduct the Pre-Discharging Operations Meeting (Pre-DOM) or gang briefing with the Lead Men/Gang Bosses/Cabos and orient them regarding the details of the operation: cargo description and volume per hatch, cargoes to discharge or load (pier side/shipside), productivity targets, Safe Working Load (SWL), safety precautions, and other essential instructions for the operations. 
  • Secure copies of pre-vessel arrival documents: cargo/hatch list, work plan, stowage plan, check-list, minutes of pre-operations meeting, packing list, manifest, damage report (if any).
  • Ensure that the hand-held radio provided is in good working condition, and that its battery is sufficiently charged.

2. Vessel Operations

  • Monitor closely the day-to-day operations of each vessel to
    • Immediately implement corrective measures to ensure that productivity targets are always met. Coordinate with concerned parties on immediate resolution of operations-related issues and concerns affecting target productivity of vessel discharging/loading operations.
    • Project the Estimated Time of Completion (ETC), and Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) of vessel based on the current productivity level per shift or per day, and the remaining volume of cargo to be handled.
  • Coordinate with concerned parties (e.g. SLR, TPD, ORD, etc.) to ensure that all resources (manpower, equipment, gears, etc.) needed for operations are requested and deployed on time.
  • Discuss with the Vessel Operations Supervisor (VOS), and Terminal Planning Supervisor (TPS) on the optimum number of manpower, and specifications of gears and equipment required for the vessel on a per shift basis.  Ensure that all Request for Manpower Services (RMS) forms are properly prepared and received by the Terminal Planning Department at least four hours before the next shift (0300H/1500H). 
  • Ensure that gears and equipment are in good working condition prior to vessel operations. Damaged gears should be reported to the VOS for proper action. 
  • Ensure that all infractions committed, and non-compliance to policies by any stevedoring gang member/s, and incidents/accidents that transpired during operations are properly documented and supported by an Incident Report (IR)through the Accident and Incident Management System (AIMS), and submitted immediately to MMT Management Superiors and designated recipients.
  • Coordinate with Shipping Line Representative (SLR), Consignee, Vessel Operations Supervisor, and TPD to ensure that all Bad Cargoes (BO) discovered on-board the vessel are reported, documented, and submitted on time to concerned parties.
  • Ensure that hourly target productivity levels are met at all times.
  • Ensure strict and accurate timekeeping of the OBFL, Stevedores, and other On-Board Personnel. Ensure that the first and last lift/slings are recorded accordingly on the Certificate of Attendance (COA)/Stevedore’s Gang Roster.
  • Maintain close coordination with the On-Dock Foreman to ensure the smoothness of the flow of the operations, especially the handling of the cargoes from the vessel to the assigned storage area.

3. Post-Operations and Other Functions

  • Coordinate with the incoming Foreman to ensure smooth transition between shifts to guarantee continuous operations. Make sure that reminders and important details are properly relayed. Accomplish Shift Turnover Form (STF) with the incoming Foreman and prepare Vessel Operations Accomplishment Report (VOAR).
  • Ensure that Extra Services/Extra Charges Transmittal are duly accomplished and processed (approved by TPD and VP) prior to the use of these services. Double-handling service fees should be settled first (paid and cleared by the Billing Department) prior to the use of these services.
  • Ensure that the lifting gears are properly turned over to the Gear locker after the operations. Report any damage or observations (cracks, elongation, lose or torn strands).
  • Maintain harmonious relationship with all SLR, Brokers, Consignees, Philippine Ports Authority, Bureau of Customs, and other companies or agencies. 
  • Countercheck the attendance of the gang, and sign on the Stevedore’s Gang Roster/Certificate of Attendance (COA). Secure the original copy of COA, and submit to ORD.

 

ON-DOCK FOREMAN:

1. Pre-Operations

  • Report to work at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of shift. Coordinates with the Yard Operations Supervisor (YOS) for the tasks to be assigned for the shift.
  • Ensure that complete personal protective equipment (PPE) is observed when inside the port’s premises. Ensure, also, that his subordinates are adhering to this policy. 
    • Hard Hat
    • High-visibility clothing / Reflectorized vest 
    • Mask
    • Safety Shoes
    • Gloves 
    • Safety goggles
  • Proceed to Operations Resource Department (ORD) to sign on the attendance sheet and to record the time of arrival/departure on the designated timecard.
  • Secure copies of pre-vessel arrival documents: cargo/hatch list, work plan, stowage plan, check-list, minutes of pre-operations meeting, packing list, manifest, damage report (if any) at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of operations. These documents serve as references and will later be very helpful during the operations.
  • Facilitate the gang briefing at the start of the shift (at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of the operations) with the On-Board Foreman and Lead Men to discuss the details/plans of the vessel operations (shipside/pier side discharging, kinds and sequence of cargoes to discharge/load, target productivity levels, safe working loads, safety reminders, and other important/necessary instructions for the operations).
  • Attend/conduct the Pre-Discharging Operations Meeting with the Area Supervisor to discuss the details regarding cargo receiving and quay transfer operations including the cargo description and identification, discharging/loading sequence, designated stockpile area/s, and plans for cargoes with no marks.
  • Coordinate with the Entrance Gate Security (Gate Pass Section) to ensure that requested manpower arrives at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of shift, at their respective areas of assignment, and with complete PPE.
  • Make sure that complete resources (Manpower, Equipment, Gears) are received at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of shift. Coordinate with ORD on timely deployment of resources.
  • Coordinate with all members of stevedoring gangs and other concerned parties to ensure that:
    • All safety preparations for the quay transfer operations are accordingly accomplished prior to start of operations. Ensure that the area is free from any obstruction or sharp objects/debris that could cause accident or damage to gears/equipment/cargo.
    • Standards on cargo handling procedures set by government agencies (e.g. PPA, BOC, DENR, etc.) are being complied to.
    • Policies, guidelines, and procedures that are part of a comprehensive safety program of MMT are being adhered to. 
    • Policies, guidelines, and procedures related to security of people, equipment, gears, and physical or digital assets are strictly implemented.
    • Cost-effective method and best practices are being applied to quay transfer operations.
    • All policies, guidelines, and procedures within the Operations Department are strictly observed.
  • Inspect the condition of the gears received from the Gear-locker. Ensure that all gears are in good, working condition; otherwise, coordinate with the Vessel Operations Supervisor (VOS) for proper action. Upon verifying that gears are in good condition, sign the Gear Accountability Form as acknowledgement of receipt of the gears.
  • Ensure that the hand-held radio provided is in good working condition, and that its battery is sufficiently charged.

2. During Cargo Receiving/ Quay Transfer Operations

  • Monitor the receiving and quay transfer operations.
  • Monitor the production levels and report the hourly production to the Command Center.
  • Monitor every cargo discharged. Ensure that:
    • Cargoes are marked (using chalks) by the checkers with its consignee and vessel name before allowing the forklift to commence the quay transfer operations. No checking operations (for the checkers) should commence unless fit chalks are carried.
    • Quay transfer operation is being done properly and with care. Must assure that the safe working load of the forklift, with respect to a specific type of cargo, is observed. The safe lifting height of cargoes, which is about 6 inches from the ground, should also be observed. 
    • All cargoes discharged at the receiving area are transferred to the designated stockpile area.
    • Ensure that the proper stacking height and other safety measures are strictly followed. 
      • CRC, HRC: 1-2 tiers
      • Wire rod, sawn timber: 4-5 tiers
      • Steel billets, h-beam, steel plate, steel pipe, round logs: 2-2.5 meters
      • Weather-sensitive cargoes such as CRC should be stored inside the Operations Warehouse or, if placed outside, should be covered with tarpaulin.
      • Ensure that the advisable handling methods based on the handling marks/instructions (e.g. This Side Up, Center of Gravity, Lifting Point, etc.) is strictly followed, especially for sensitive cargoes. Ensure, also, that dunnage’s are properly placed to:
      • Secure the cargoes, especially rolling cargoes, from rolling and/or     collapsing.
      • Avoid sensitive cargoes such as Cold Rolled Coils (CRC) from     touching and damaging (denting) the CRCs below it.
      • Ease the forklift operations during delivery or shifting/transferring of cargoes.
  • Ensure that the dockside gangs observe proper procedures of cargo receiving/ discharging/loading operations. Depending on the type of operation (discharging or loading), the dock workers must ensure that lifting gears are properly fastened or detached before allowing any crane movement. 
  • In case there is a need to assist in the storage operations, assign members of the dockside gang to help in placing dunnage’s and/or covering cargoes.
  • Ensure that Extra Services/Extra Charges Transmittal are duly accomplished and processed (approved by TPD and VP) prior to the use of these services. Double-handling service fees should be settled first (paid and cleared by the Billing Department) prior to the use of these services.
  • Coordinate with concerned parties on immediate resolution of operations-related issues and concerns affecting target productivity of the operations.
  • Ensure strict and accurate timekeeping of the Dockworkers, ODFL, RC, and other On-Dock Personnel. Ensure that the first and last lift/slings are recorded accordingly on the Certificate of Attendance (COA)/ Stevedore’s Gang Roster.
  • Maintain close coordination with the On-Board Foreman to ensure the smoothness of the flow of operations, and to provide updates regarding the status and progress of the quay transfer operations. 

3. Post-Operations and Other Functions

  • Ensure that the lifting gears are properly turned over to the Gear locker after the operations. Report any damage or observations (cracks, elongation, loose or torn strands).
  • Accomplish the Shift Turnover Form (STF) indicating the total and per hatch volume discharged, the equipment assigned, and the gears assigned and submit it to the Vessel Operations Supervisor (VOS) at the end of the shift, 1900H or 0700H.
  • Coordinate with the incoming On-Dock Foreman to ensure smooth transition between shifts to guarantee continuous operations by conducting shift turn-over meeting. Ensure the proper turn-over of gears in between shifts, and its accountabilities, and that reminders and important details are properly relayed.
  • Ensure that the lifting gears are properly turned over to the Gear locker after the operations. Report any damage or observations (cracks, elongation, lose or torn strands).
  • Maintain harmonious relationship with all Shipping Line Representatives (SLR), Brokers, Consignees, Philippine Ports Authority, Bureau of Customs, and other companies or government agencies.
  • Ensure that all infractions committed or non-compliance to policies by all stevedoring gang members prior to start of the working shift are reported in the Incident Report (IR) through the Accident and Incident Management System (AIMS).
  • Ensure that all incidents/accidents that transpired during operations are properly documented or supported by an IR and submitted on time to MMT Management superiors and designated recipients.
  • Attend the Post-Vessel Discharging Operations Meeting and report any observations that should be noted, and which may help in other/future operations (especially for the same vessel).
  • Perform other duties as advised. 

 

C.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Educational Attainment: Must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree of any four- or five-year course.
  2. Eligibility: None required
  3. Work Experience: At least 5 years in supervisory/lead role. Having a technical experience on port operations or good track record as Officer in a company involved in shipping and port management handling break-bulk, bulk, or containerized cargoes in international or domestic setting is a plus.
  4. Training/ Certification: None required.
  5. Skills: Must have technical expertise, with both managerial and people skills, computer literate, and excellent communication skills for both English and Filipino (oral and written).
  6. Can start ASAP.