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At
APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread
across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our
expertise in port operations and container management services.
By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to
world trade,
we actively support the advancement of the societies around
us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build
an even stronger global community. Working with a team of
talented professionals you will get a chance to experience
different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll
find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our
offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the
world is your workplace.
We are looking for a Maintenance and Repair Manager to assist
with the daily operations of the technical department.
Job Title: Maintenance and Repair Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures that the overhauls, preventative maintenance and
repair of the vehicle fleet and other port equipment are
maintained and/or repaired in a cost effective manner, with
consideration given to quality and longer duration of
equipment.
- Supervises the maintenance and repair of all of the vehicle
fleet, including tractor trailers, Reach Stackers and other
technical support equipment (electrical, electronic and
mechanical).
- Ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe and
reliable working condition in accordance with planned
preventive maintenance program and to identify and rectify
repetitive problems.
- Monitor and develop maintenance staff to ensure technical
skills are maintained, and that a transfer of that knowledge is
made to nationals whenever appropriate.
- Ensure that breakdowns are repaired promptly, and that the
repair work does not disrupt the Operations. Control overtime
through adequate planning and scheduling.
- Ensures that planning, scheduling, and unscheduled repairs
are carried out efficiently and cost effectively, with quality
service.
- Oversees the administrative requirements of the
Workshop, including warranty obligations, inspection records,
manual updates, equipment defect reports, maintenance services,
policies, procedures, and practices.
- Reviews and recommends updates to maintenance services
policies and procedures to ensure quality, reliability, and
efficiencies.
- Reviews new equipment for suitability and makes
recommendations, based on cost, availability, and needs of
business operations.
- Organize meetings with staff to communicate goals,
objectives, and planning and scheduling, and to motivate group
to achieve these goals.
- Brief daily activities to Department Head and seek advice
as required.
- Maintains an effective safety program, coordinating
safety training with HSE Department; ensures all injuries are
reported timely, properly investigated, and measures taken to
prevent future injuries. Ensures good housekeeping practices
throughout the workshop.
- Provides supervision and direction for the maintenance
staff including the following:
- Provides direction and instruction to subordinate
staff, providing regular feedback and regular appraisals.
- Counsels subordinates, up to and including discipline or
termination recommendations.
- Follows company management policies and procedures in the
application of managing subordinates.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an individual with the following
qualifications;
- Requires at least a high school diploma and additional
vocational/technical education or a degree in Mechanical,
Electrical engineering. Also must have additional training in
both electrical and mechanical fields in any heavy industry.
- Requires at least five to seven years of general
supervisory experience in general maintenance section in any
ports, mines, steel and manufacturing plants. Must have an
additional five years of progressively more responsible
maintenance and repair experience, including specific knowledge
of electrical, electronic and mechanical and related
subjects.
- Requires specific technical knowledge of maintenance
and repair of various vehicles, including tractor trailers,
reach stackers and mobile cranes.
- Must be able to interpret engineering drawings,
layouts, and specifications.
- Must have knowledge of general supervisory
principles.
- Must have a working knowledge of supervisory and leadership
principles, with the ability to influence other team members in
a positive way and lead a department of individuals.
- Must be able to exercise good judgment in order to set
priorities.
- Must be customer service oriented, sensitive to the
needs of the departments and others.
- Requires intermediate to advanced verbal and written
communications skills in English, in addition to effective
interpersonal skills & knowledge of the local
language.
- Requires exceptional time management, due to fast-moving,
demanding work environment.
How to Apply
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Application Deadline: 15th March 2015