
Facilities Maintenance Planner
Job Description
APM Terminals
Where global trade meets innovation
Step into the engine room of global commerce. At APM Terminals Pier 400, you won’t just be doing a job, you’ll be part of one of the most advanced container terminals in the world. From cutting-edge automation to large-scale operations at the Port of Los Angeles, every project and every improvement helps keep global supply chains moving efficiently.
This is where innovation meets execution. You’ll work alongside highly skilled teams leveraging technology, data, and operational expertise to support safe, reliable, and uninterrupted terminal operations. Here, your work helps drive operational excellence across one of the busiest gateways in North America.
Why you'll love it here
- Work at one of the most technologically advanced terminals globally
- Be part of large-scale, high-impact operations
- Gain exposure to automation, digitalization, and innovation
- Continuous improvement mindset – where curiosity is encouraged, root-cause problem solving is valued, and making things better every day is part of how we win
Facilities Maintenance Planner
At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining industry standards.
The Facilities Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and availability of terminal infrastructure and facilities. This position bridges operations and maintenance teams by transforming maintenance requirements into executable plans, coordinating resources, and optimizing maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize asset performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for terminal facilities and infrastructure
- Create detailed work packages including scope, labor, materials, permits, and safety requirements
- Schedule maintenance activities in close coordination with terminal operations to minimize disruption
- Prioritize work orders based on safety, operational impact, and asset condition
- Support the efficient use of IFS and CMMS systems to drive maintenance effectiveness and business objectives
- Interface with equipment and service providers to review technical specifications and support maintenance strategies
- Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of parts and materials
- Support contractor planning, scope development, and work execution activities
- Forecast labor requirements, contractor resources, and material needs
- Track maintenance history, costs, and performance metrics
- Maintain maintenance plans, work order records, and asset information within the IFS system
- Analyze KPIs including schedule compliance, backlog, asset availability, and maintenance costs
- Identify opportunities to improve asset reliability, planning efficiency, and cost performance
What We Can Offer
At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures every team member has opportunities to develop skills, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.
As part of our team, employees benefit from:
- Exposure to world-class port and terminal operations
- Career development opportunities within a global organization
- A collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused culture
- Continuous learning and professional development programs
- Opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure and operational improvement initiatives
- Competitive compensation and benefits programs
- The chance to contribute to the future of global trade
What We're Looking For
Education
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Maintenance Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with container terminal operations and union labor environments preferred
Experience
- 3 to 7 years of maintenance planning experience
- Experience within container terminals, ports, logistics hubs, heavy industrial environments, or large facilities operations preferred
- Hands-on experience with IFS, CMMS, or related maintenance management systems
Skills
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational capabilities
- Solid understanding of facilities and civil infrastructure maintenance practices
- Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders and operational teams
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret maintenance performance data and KPIs
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
What we're looking for:
- Lean-minded: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
- A proactive planner who can balance operational priorities with long-term asset reliability
- A collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Someone who can turn complex maintenance requirements into clear, executable plans
Working Conditions
This role is primarily office-based with regular field inspections across terminal facilities. Employees can expect to work in an active port environment with exposure to heavy equipment and marine operations. Flexibility may be required to support critical maintenance activities, outages, or operational priorities.
Salary: $110K - $125K
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.
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