Reliability Engineer

Job Description

APM Terminals

Reliability Engineer

At APM Terminals Panama City, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we facilitate global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is built on a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, integrating continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and become part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

What do we offer as a company?

At APM Terminals Panama City, we foster a dynamic culture of learning and development that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is based on LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance professionally. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority and experience the many benefits of being a valued member of our team.

We are currently seeking top talent for the position of CBM Engineer. This professional at APM Terminals is responsible for strengthening predictive maintenance, lubrication reliability, and condition-based monitoring across terminals.

The role combines oil analysis, lubrication management, and advanced CBM diagnostics into a cohesive reliability function. Through expert analysis, data-driven recommendations, and cross-functional collaboration, the CBM Engineer helps improve asset performance, reduce failures, and standardize best practices across the network.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in condition-based monitoring (CBM), lubrication practices, and oil analysis to support APM Terminals’ Asset Management Transformation.
• Perform advanced diagnostic activities including oil analysis, vibration monitoring, thermography, ultrasonic inspection, and other predictive technologies to detect early signs of equipment degradation.
• Extract, analyze, and interpret oil data and CBM measurements to identify wear mechanisms, contamination sources, lubrication issues, abnormal trends, and potential failure modes.
• Provide technical recommendations to address mechanical degradation, lubrication problems, and CBM-identified defects, ensuring timely and effective implementation at site level.
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA), Equipment Failure Analysis (EFA), and FMECA, incorporating insights from both lubrication and CBM diagnostics. Collaborate closely with RAM, EPS,
• Planning, and Reliability teams in the terminal to integrate CBM findings into maintenance plans, work orders, and reliability improvement strategies.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and continuous improvement of centralized digital platforms for CBM and oil analysis, including dashboards, alerting systems, and data automation.
• Deliver training to terminal teams on CBM techniques, lubrication fundamentals, oil sampling, filtration, contamination control, and reliability best practices.
• Ensure data quality by maintaining accurate CBM routes, consistent measurement practices, and high-quality reporting standards across terminals.
• Coordinate with OEMs, laboratories, and service partners to validate findings, resolve technical issues, and ensure accurate interpretation of results.
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing CBM trends, lubrication performance, emerging risks, and technical recommendations for critical equipment.

What talent are we looking for?

LEAN mindset: We seek someone with a strong continuous improvement mentality—naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and motivated to make things better every day!

• Education: Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Reliability Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in CBM, lubrication management, predictive maintenance, or equipment reliability.
• Certifications: MLA/MLT (oil analysis) or CBM (vibration CAT I/II, thermography, ultrasound) are strong advantages.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, engines, and industrial machinery.
• Proficient in analyzing technical data, identifying fault patterns, and recommending corrective actions.
• Experience with digital monitoring platforms or predictive analytics tools is preferred.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and training capability.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and diverse teams.
• High sense of ownership and commitment to reliability excellence.

If you are passionate about taking on big challenges, this is your moment to join APM Terminals!

Learn more about us

Interested in a career at APM Terminals? Learn more and watch our videos about career opportunities at: http://www.apmterminals.com/careers

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

APM Terminals is an independent business unit of the Maersk Group of Denmark, 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.

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APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports. The Maersk group employs roughly 88,000 employees across operatio...

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