MHC Maintenance Supervisor 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.Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising maintenance activities for Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient container operations.
Supervise preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of Mobile Harbour Cranes, spreaders, and auxiliary systems
Ensure maintenance activities comply with OEM standards, statutory requirements, and terminal procedures
Prioritize and close defects raised from statutory inspections and examiner defect lists
Provide planning input on manpower, spare parts, tools, and task sequencing to minimize downtime
Monitor equipment performance and initiate proactive maintenance actions
Lead and supervise crane technicians, electricians, and mechanics, ensuring effective task allocation and handovers
Analyze breakdowns, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Track and review maintenance KPIs including availability, MTBF, MTTR, and PM/CM ratios
Enforce HSE standards, including toolbox talks, risk assessments, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
Provide advanced technical troubleshooting support for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic crane systems
Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and external service providers for complex technical interventions
Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring availability of critical components while optimizing stock levels
Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and work orders within the CMMS
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including RCM practices, Kaizen activities, and process optimisation
Support alignment between maintenance, operations, safety, and planning teams

What We Are Looking For

HND or Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory maintenance role.
We are looking for a technically strong and hands‑on maintenance supervisor who can deliver reliable crane performance while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time
Strong understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems, including the ability to read, interpret and apply technical drawings and schematics.
Good knowledge of Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and associated control systems.
Proficiency in Siemens STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager and related applications.
Strong experience with Siemens SINAMICS drives, including their operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing maintenance programs.
Experience in spare parts criticality management and asset maintenance planning.
Good understanding of applicable safety regulations, standards, and requirements within terminal, port, or industrial operations.
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and transfer technical knowledge to team members through structured training and development programs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as IFS, SAP PM, or similar platforms.