SIGNALER (PORT OPERATIONS)
Position Title: Signaler / Banksman Department: Marine & Yard Operations Location: Mombasa Reports To: Operations Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift-Based)
Position Summary
By providing clear, standardized hand signals and radio instructions, the Signaler bridges the visual gap between machine operators and their surroundings, ensuring zero-accident cargo handling and docking operations.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Guide Quay Crane operators, Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) operators, and Mobile Harbor Crane operators during the loading, discharging, and stacking of containers and bulk cargo.
• Assist in directing ships, tugboats, and marine vessels safely into berths using standard marine signaling procedures.
• Identify potential blind spots, hazards, or obstructions in the operational path and signal immediate stop actions to prevent accidents or property damage.
• Coordinate with heavy equipment operators prior to lifting cycles to establish weight parameters, travel paths, and communication frequencies.
• Maintain flawless, real-time verbal communication via two-way VHF radios alongside universally recognized standard hand signals.
• Strictly enforce Port Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and complete PPE compliance within the active handling zone.

Qualifications & Requirements

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• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent.
• Certified training in Lifting Operations, Banksman/Signaling, or Rigging from a recognized maritime or industrial training institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of active experience as a Signaler or Banksman in a high-volume marine terminal or port facility. Direct operational experience within Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) installations or terminals is a distinct advantage.
• Complete mastery of international standard hand signals (BS 7121 / OSHA standards) and marine radio communication protocols.
• Impeccable vision (including color perception), excellent depth perception, clear speech, and the physical stamina to work outdoors across 24/7 shift rotations.

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged. Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture. Important Notice: Oildrop Africa Limited (OAL) never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from OAL, it is a scam. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

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