The Equipment Manager provides leadership and direction to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of container terminal equipment. This role involves managing maintenance activities, overseeing equipment budgets, and improving equipment design and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Direction: Provide guidance to maintenance contractors and technicians.
- Maintenance Management: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
- Budgeting: Work with business managers to prepare maintenance and energy budgets; approve expenditures within budget and authority limits.
- Inventory Control: Manage parts, materials, and supplies inventory to ensure availability while minimizing stock levels.
- Equipment Improvement: Enhance equipment safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date records and documentation for all maintenance activities.
- Education: University degree in electrical/electronic, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering or related field.
- Experience:
- 2+ years in a technical managerial role.
- Experience in container handling equipment maintenance.
- Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment.
- Experience with unionized workforce and working within a bargaining agreement.
- Skills:
- Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and safety, health, and environmental issues.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
- Ability to work in various conditions, including outdoors, at height, in confined spaces, and during irregular hours.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Additional studies in asset management or business preferred.
- Cost-conscious decision-making.
- Career Advancement: Opportunity to lead and innovate within a critical industry sector.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Fully-paid health insurance, 401(k) match up to 6% of eligible pay, 7% retirement contribution, and more.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in a demanding yet rewarding 24/7 operational setting.
- Professional Development: Enhance your expertise in equipment management and maintenance within a collaborative and supportive team.