Equipment Manager QC

About the role

APM Terminals is looking for an Equipment Manager QC to lead electrical, mechanical and structural maintenance of terminal equipment and ensure its reliability and availability. The role works in a highly technical environment focused on operational excellence, safety and continuous improvement, and involves collaboration with Operations, Safety, Planning and Engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead electrical, mechanical and structural maintenance activities for terminal equipment.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and maintenance requirements and terminal safety standards.
• Supervise safety and preventive maintenance and promote safe work practices.
• Manage repair, upgrade, acquisition, installation and commissioning projects for equipment and terminal infrastructure.
• Oversee subcontractors and external maintenance providers for quality, safety and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate critical repairs, spare parts and maintenance execution with Operations Planning and Maintenance Supervisors.
• Develop, maintain and supervise technical documentation, specifications, procedures, reports, drawings, safety studies and control system documentation.

Required profile

• University degree related to the sector, preferably Industrial Engineering with an electrical, electronic or mechanical specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an operational maintenance and repair environment or equipment management role.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractors and make data-driven operational decisions.
• High proficiency in both Spanish and English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Electrical systems, controls, PLCs, industrial automation and SCADA systems.
• Interpretation of electrical and mechanical drawings, control schematics and technical documentation.
• Condition-based maintenance, diagnostic tools, reliability management and KPIs such as availability, reliability and MTBF.
• Knowledge of port safety requirements, LOTO, PTW and HSE practices.
• Root cause analysis, KPI management, predictive maintenance and continuous improvement methods such as Lean and Kaizen.