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Founded in the year 1976 in the UAE, Gulftainer is one of the well-known independent port management and 3PL logistics company. In 2008, the company launched Momentum Logistics, which is the fully integrated logistics provider (3PL) and is now ranked as one of the superbrands in its domain. 

Over a span of years, the company has managed to deliver excellent services to its esteemed clients. Gulftainer has its major operations in the UAE that includes Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and the Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT). Apart from ths UAE, Gulftainer’s portfolio encompasses activities at Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, Recife Port in Brazil, Tripoli Port in Lebanon and in Saudi Arabia. This is where it manages container terminals in Jeddah and Jubail. In addition to this, the company also has a strong presence in Middle East, Europe and parts of America. The company is undertaking some of its major projects in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Brazil and the USA. To mark a successful foray in the USA, Gulftainer has signed a 35-year concession with the Canaveral Port Authority in Florida.  

Gulftainer Company Limited has earned several awards and accolades in the business arena that has strengthened its stand in the industry. Some of the awards won by the compamy are Seatrade Awards ‘Ports and Terminal Development Award’ in 2014, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Silver Award and Frost & Sullivan ‘Supply Chain Partner of Choice Award’ in 2014.

Roles & Responsibilities Assesses the maintenance needs for equipment and parts required and determines whether they can be repaired in-house, to be sent to an external entity or to be replaced . Maintains records of all maintenance activities performed and oversees budget accounting of machines, tools, and equipment to monitor and control workshop assets Supervises the mobilization/demobilization of machines and equipment as per projects Requirements Ensures CMMS is completed on a shift basis whilst complying with agreed procedures Responsible for the efficient and safe methods of work in the workshop and around the port. Plans and supervises day to day workshop tasks, developing work schedules, periodic preventive maintenance plans and programs. Ensures high quality standards are maintained in the workshop in terms of the provided technical support and the efficient operation of workshop tools and machinery. Manages the upkeep of machinery and vehicles, fixtures, and workshop premises for efficient and safe operation. Prioritizes work and adjusting the work schedule according to availability of materials, workshop equipment and related costs Manages the performance of all their team members, irrespective of the structure below them. Desired Candidate Profile Experience: At least 5 years of experience in port equipment programming and maintenance. Experience in working on mobile plant, CAN-bus, plc will be preferred. Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineerinng or Equivalent.

Posted a year ago

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Responsible for designing, implementing and managing Office 365 and directing functions relating to. Cloud Infrastructure Management Deploys and ensures smooth operations and optimizations of IT applications and services such as AWS, Azure, and OCI. Monitors cloud resources such as Virtual machines, Databases, Storage, Windows & Linux server operating systems. Coordinates and escalates issues to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for prompt resolution. Plans and schedules routine maintenance activities, including software updates and hardware upgrades. Ensures the effectiveness of backup and recovery procedures for business continuity. Implements and maintains cloud security best practices, including identity / access management and data encryption. Network Administration Implements and maintains the organization's network infrastructure, including routers, switches (Cisco/Avaya), firewalls (FortiGate) Indoor/Outdoor wireless networks (Avaya/Altai). Monitors and identifies network performance and bottlenecks and implements necessary optimizations to ensure high availability of user experience. System Administration: Creates and manages user accounts, licenses, and access permissions in Microsoft 365. Provides technical support to end-users, addressing Microsoft 365-related issues and configures and maintains distributions lists, mailboxes, and email policies. Configures, manages mobile device, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and data loss prevention (DLP). and ensures compliance with organizational policies. Implements and maintains server security measures, including antivirus, intrusion detection systems, and access controls. Manages and maintains active directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, forests, trusts, DNS and DHCP services. Manages and maintains Intune and group policies for user configurations and computer system settings. Performs regular patch updates and fix vulnerabilities as per company policy. Tests updates in a controlled environment before deployment. Collaboration, Documentation and Reporting: Collaborates with internal teams and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and secure cloud and network solutions. Provides technical guidance and supports to other IT teams and end-users using service desk. Prepares regular reports on system performance, capacity planning, and security incidents. Information Security Management System (ISMS): Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, such as GDPR or HIPAA. Safeguards company information as per Information Protection policies. Implements and maintains an Information Security Management System based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards, including certification against ISO/IEC 27001 where applicable. Implements and maintains the necessary information security policies, standards, procedures. and guidelines, in conjunction with the Information Technology Security Committee. Performs the IT compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies etc. and applicable laws and regulations. Participates and supports an information security awareness, training and educational activities. Participates and supports an information security risk assessments and controls selection activities. Participates and supports relating to contingency planning, business continuity management and IT disaster recovery in conjunction with relevant functions and third parties. Complies with IT Policies (Governance and IT Security) and comply with all applicable system and security controls /Clause and LAWs. Reports an Information Security incident timely manner and action per management direction. Desired Candidate Profile The ideal candidate must possess a graduate or post graduate degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent. Any additional certifications such as Azure / AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft 365, Enterprise Administrator or Fortinet Firewall certification are advantageous. The candidate must have minimum 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, including Microsoft 365 administration, AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud infrastructure and must be knowledgeable of Fortinet Firewalls, Network administration, protocols, and security.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Responsible for designing, implementing and managing Office 365 and directing functions relating to. Cloud Infrastructure Management Deploys and ensures smooth operations and optimizations of IT applications and services such as AWS, Azure, and OCI. Monitors cloud resources such as Virtual machines, Databases, Storage, Windows & Linux server operating systems. Coordinates and escalates issues to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for prompt resolution. Plans and schedules routine maintenance activities, including software updates and hardware upgrades. Ensures the effectiveness of backup and recovery procedures for business continuity. Implements and maintains cloud security best practices, including identity / access management and data encryption. Network Administration Implements and maintains the organization's network infrastructure, including routers, switches (Cisco/Avaya), firewalls (FortiGate) Indoor/Outdoor wireless networks (Avaya/Altai). Monitors and identifies network performance and bottlenecks and implements necessary optimizations to ensure high availability of user experience. System Administration: Creates and manages user accounts, licenses, and access permissions in Microsoft 365. Provides technical support to end-users, addressing Microsoft 365-related issues and configures and maintains distributions lists, mailboxes, and email policies. Configures, manages mobile device, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and data loss prevention (DLP). and ensures compliance with organizational policies. Implements and maintains server security measures, including antivirus, intrusion detection systems, and access controls. Manages and maintains active directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, forests, trusts, DNS and DHCP services. Manages and maintains Intune and group policies for user configurations and computer system settings. Performs regular patch updates and fix vulnerabilities as per company policy. Tests updates in a controlled environment before deployment. Collaboration, Documentation and Reporting: Collaborates with internal teams and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and secure cloud and network solutions. Provides technical guidance and supports to other IT teams and end-users using service desk. Prepares regular reports on system performance, capacity planning, and security incidents. Information Security Management System (ISMS): Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, such as GDPR or HIPAA. Safeguards company information as per Information Protection policies. Implements and maintains an Information Security Management System based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards, including certification against ISO/IEC 27001 where applicable. Implements and maintains the necessary information security policies, standards, procedures. and guidelines, in conjunction with the Information Technology Security Committee. Performs the IT compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies etc. and applicable laws and regulations. Participates and supports an information security awareness, training and educational activities. Participates and supports an information security risk assessments and controls selection activities. Participates and supports relating to contingency planning, business continuity management and IT disaster recovery in conjunction with relevant functions and third parties. Complies with IT Policies (Governance and IT Security) and comply with all applicable system and security controls /Clause and LAWs. Reports an Information Security incident timely manner and action per management direction. Desired Candidate Profile The ideal candidate must possess a graduate or post graduate degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent. Any additional certifications such as Azure / AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft 365, Enterprise Administrator or Fortinet Firewall certification are advantageous. The candidate must have minimum 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, including Microsoft 365 administration, AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud infrastructure and must be knowledgeable of Fortinet Firewalls, Network administration, protocols, and security.

Posted 2 years ago

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing functions relating to: Investment Analysis, Financial Modelling and Feasibility Study- Preparing business plans, financial modelling (Excel), study and prepare project feasibility for new projects, investments, business expansion and valuation. - Supporting the Commercial team in the preparation of business proposals for management and clients. - Calculating and analysing project profitability, ROI, cost of capital, risk evaluation and premium, leverage ratio, and able to apply the right valuation tech. - Preparing pitch book of M&A Transactions and Comparative Analysis. - Support with project funding and financing process, transactions, due diligence, valuations, debt restructuring etc. Market Research, Macro-Economic Events, and Trend Analysis- Conducting market research, monitoring market events and evaluating its impact on business performances, including risk and impact assessments, to identify potential opportunities. - Preparing the pitch book of Financial and Key data of competitors and players in the industry for benchmarking, comparison, analysis and for transaction advisory. - Studying industry dynamics, size, and major players in the regions and major deals in the market such as strategic JVs, collaboration, M&A, new product services, etc. Risk Analysis and Management- Operating Risks; Pricing Risks; Interest Rate Risks; Currency Risks; Credit and Liquidity Risks. Desired Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be a Graduate or a Post Graduate, specialising in Management Accounting/Finance/Investments/Risk.Must have 7 or more years of relevant work experience; Work experience within the Ports or Logistics industry will be advantageous.Profession certifications (such as CA, CFA, CRM, MBA, CAIA) from a recognized institution, will be beneficial in this role. Desired Technical competencies: Excellent analytical skills and mathematical skills, with a flair for statisticsThorough understanding of financial analysisStrong experience in financial modelling and report preparationExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong communication and presentation abilitiesShould be savvy with IT applications such as ERP, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentation, word reports.

Posted 2 years ago

Roles & Responsibilities Budgeting, Financial Planning and Forecast- Developing, producing and continually improving financial models for integration into budgeting, forecasting and decision-making processes. - Forecasting sales volume, cash flow and strategizing growth plan. - Planning Capex and investment outlay requirement.   Performance Analysis and Management Reporting- Preparing and presenting the financial research summaries and monthly financial reports of business units. - Preparing dashboard and reports to analyzing and comparing actual performances versus the budgets/forecasts and identifying gaps and causes of any variances. - Monitoring KPIs and financial health, and conducting analysis of revenue and cost drivers for each business unit. - Recommending cost control measures and revenue-enhancing opportunities. Investment Analysis, Financial Modelling and Feasibility Study- Preparing business plans, financial modelling (Excel), study and prepare project feasibility for new projects, investments, business expansion and valuation. Market Research, Macro-Economic Events, and Trend Analysis- Conducting market research and evaluating the risk impact on business performances, as well as preparing the pitch book of historical data of key financial and operations data for analysis. Risk Analysis and Management- Operating Risks; Pricing Risks; Interest Rate Risks; Currency Risks; Credit and Liquidity Risks. Desired Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be a Graduate or a Post Graduate, specialising in Management Accounting/Finance/Investments/Risk.Must have 7 or more years of relevant work experience; Work experience within the Ports or Logistics industry will be advantageous.Profession certifications (such as CA, CFA, CRM, MBA, CAIA) from a recognized institution, will be beneficial in this role. Desired Technical competencies: Excellent analytical skills and mathematical skills, with a flair for statisticsThorough understanding of financial analysisStrong experience in financial modelling and report preparationShould be savvy with IT applications such as ERP, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentation, word reports.

Posted 2 years ago