MHC Maintenance Supervisor at APM Terminals

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. Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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:

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
• HND or bachelor’s degree (B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 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.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory maintenance role.
• 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.