Mobile Equipment Electrician at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is an international container terminal operating company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It is one of the world’s largest port and terminal operators as well as providing cargo support and container Inland Services, and is the largest port and terminal operating company in terms of overall geographic scope operating a Global Terminal Network with interests in 63 operating port and terminal facilities in 39 countries on five continents, with seven new port projects in development, as well as over 160 Inland Services operations providing container transportation, management, maintenance and repair in 48 countries. APM Terminals was named "International Terminal Operator of the Year" at the Containerisation International Awards in October 2013 for the second consecutive year. APM Terminals was also named the winner of the Lloyd’s List Asia Awards 2013 "Port Operator Award". In 2012 APM Terminals was also named winner of the "Port Operator of the Year" Award at the Lloyd’s List 2012 Global Awards.

2013 Results The APM Terminals Global Terminal Network handled 36.3 million TEUs in 2013, (weighted by equity share) representing a 3% growth over 2012’s container throughput.[5] APM Terminals earned a profit of USD $770 million on revenue of USD $4.33 billion during the year, with a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.5%. Operational cash flow for 2013 was USD $923 million, compared with USD $910 million the year prior.

Portfolio developments in 2013 included the formal signing of an agreement between APM Terminals and Turkish-based Petkim to develop and operate a new deep-water port facility near Izmir, on the western Anatolian Coast. APM Terminals Izmir will be one of Turkey’s largest container and general cargo terminals, and will be able to accommodate vessels of over 10,000 TEU capacity. It is scheduled to open by mid-2015.

APM Terminals, along with consortium partners Bolloré Africa Logistics and French-based Bouygues Construction, was also named winner of the concession for a second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan, in the Ivory Coast. The Public-Private Partnership terminal project will be able to accommodate vessels of up to 8,000 TEU capacity, greatly expanding the role of the port as a regional hub for West Africa.

Global Ports Investments PLC (in which APM Terminals holds a co-controlling 30.75% share) completed the acquisition of NCC Group Limited, Russia’s second-largest terminal operating company, and Brasil Terminal Portuário, in which APM terminals holds a 50% interest, was officially inaugurated at the Port of Santos, South America’s busiest container port.Job Requisition ID: R162085

Description

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Mobile Equipment Electrician to support our Maintenance & Engineering team. If you’re passionate about equipment reliability, electrical systems, and operational excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing
As a Mobile Equipment Electrician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the optimum availability and reliability of our container handling equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out repairs, diagnostics, and modifications on Reach Stackers, Empty Handlers, Terminal Trucks, Mobile Harbour Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Spreaders, and other port equipment in line with safety and compliance standards.
Troubleshooting: Evaluate and analyse breakdowns, determine root causes, and execute timely and cost-effective solutions to minimise downtime.
Safety & Compliance: Apply strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act; enforce safe working procedures and ensure a safe environment for colleagues and operations.
Rigging & Recovery: Use rigging procedures to safely recover equipment after accidents, ensuring minimal delays to operations.
Preventive Maintenance: Execute hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities as scheduled, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications.
Record Keeping: Complete work orders, confirmation slips, and job documentation with accurate details on work performed, parts used, and time spent.
Collaboration: Work closely with the MEQ Supervisor, provide progress updates, and support colleagues during emergencies or major repairs.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas to improve maintenance practices, service levels, and cost optimisation.

Requirements
What We’re Looking For

ND, HND, BSc, or BTech in an engineering discipline.
3–5 years’ experience as an electrician/technician in ports, mining, steel, or manufacturing industries.
Hands-on experience with Reach Stackers, Empty Handlers, Terminal Trucks, and other heavy-duty port handling equipment.
Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and container handling equipment.
Self-motivated, analytical, and systematic, with a strong ability to follow instructions and plan work efficiently (5S discipline).
Ability to respond quickly to emergency repairs with quality workmanship.
Strong commitment to safety, organisation and continuous learning.