STS Equipment Manager

Job Description

APM Terminals

If you want to impact the growth of the APM Terminals portfolio in Panama, you belong in this role!

This role is accountable for the safe and efficient execution of all planned (non breakdown) preventative and corrective maintenance activities on STS equipment group within a terminal.

STS Equipment Manager

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.

We offer:

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.

You will have an excellent opportunity to work in a very dynamic, international and professionally challenging environment among skilled and dedicated colleagues where you will be empowered to driving initiatives and impact in your region. We offer the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact and driving sustainable growth, with plenty of opportunities for growth within a very international and diverse environment.

As a performance-oriented company, we strive to always recruit the best person for the job – regardless of gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength. In Maersk we make occupational safety and health our highest priority, and we try to ensure that our employees have a healthy work-life balance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

SAFETY

• Ensure all planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities are executed safely with the aim of reducing risks to as low as reasonably possible
• Ensure the safety of all technicians working within their team, leading by example in their own behaviors and practices
• Ensure all equipment under their responsibility is maintained in accordance with local legislation and standards specified by APMT global functions

PERFORMANCE

• Ensure all preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and inspection activities are completed efficiently based on calendar, running hours, condition etc.
• Ensure KPIs for equipment availability, reliability, cost etc are met for equipment under their responsibility
• Ensure all required equipment KPIs and measures are correctly recorded and reported as required

STRATEGY

• Ensure maintenance strategies are developed for all equipment under the responsibility of the Equipment Manager, including all minimum requirements specified by Global Asset Maintenance.
• Lead the continuous review and improvement of equipment maintenance strategies for equipment under their ownership, taking into account major and repetitive equipment failures

ASSET INTEGRITY

• Accountable for ensuring the integrity of all equipment under their ownership, considering the age and service of equipment, through development and execution of appropriate preventive, predictive and inspection activities
• Manage a risk-based approach to pending corrective maintenance, considering the compounded risk to safety and operation through multiple failures or defects

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure the most efficient use of their team, working closely with the Work Planner and Scheduler to ensure work is planned accurately and scheduled realistically.
• Manage contracts for outsourcing of services or specialist activities as required
• Manage spare parts inventory requirements for all equipment under their ownership

PEOPLE/COMMUNICATIONS

• Ensure their team have all necessary skills and competencies required to perform their normal duties
• Develop the skills and competencies of their team members, taking into account succession planning and career progression where relevant

COST MANAGEMENT

• Develop budget for all planned preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment under their control
• Proactively track and manage cost of maintenance for their equipment, intervening when costs escalate and identifying ways to reduce costs

We expect you to have:

• Minimum university degree in related industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an operational M&R or facility management related environment
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Experience in a strong service oriented, stakeholder-management-required environment.
• Understanding of Asset Maintenance planning metrics, principles, its processes and requirements
• Practical, planning and work scheduling capabilities, ready to improve and challenge the status quo
• Understanding of (APMT used) software data systems and their interfaces
• Structured, driven, self-motivating, result orientated
• Highly disciplined – following through on actions and ensuring necessary documentation
• High quality awareness and ability to work with constant care
• Sensitive to cultural diversity and experience in a multicultural environment, with respect to employees, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence
• Excellent English and Spanish written and verbal communication

Learn more about us

Interested in a career at APM Terminals? Discover more and watch our videos about career opportunities at the following link: www.apmterminals.com/careers

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees across more than 60 countries, united by a passion for delivering excellence in port operations and container management services. We actively support the progress of the communities around us, enabling local economies to unlock their full potential.

APM Terminals is an independent business unit within Denmark’s Maersk Group, a global Fortune 500 company with approximately 89,000 employees.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value diversity and prohibit discrimination against any applicant based on race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI Statement to be added at the end of the job description:

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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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.