Electrical Engineer

A.P. Moller - Maersk•Elizabeth, NJ

About The Position

As part of the Elizabeth Upgrade project the full electrical system of the existing container terminal will require to be overhauled and partially rebuilt. As the scope of the project includes the decarbonization of the facility the demand on the electrical infrastructure will significantly increase and the new setup needs to cate for this. The objective of this position is to under general direction from Head of Asset Delivery, specify, design, procure and implement all activities relating to the Electrical works. This includes works relating to infrastructure, buildings, and equipment. The Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical package to be contracted in multiple parts and as part of several overarching contracts.

Requirements

Team player, capable of motivating peers and reports in order to achieve overall project success.
Driven, self-motivating, result orientated.
High discipline – following through on actions and ensuring necessary documentation.
High quality awareness and ability to work with constant care.
Sensitive to cultural diversity and experience in a multicultural environment, regarding colleagues, employees of designers and contractors, and other stakeholders.
Excellent understanding of HV substation/Transformers and controls systems and related industrial infrastructures architecture.
Expertise within the container terminal field with traceable and successful hands-on new equipment delivery management record.
In-depth management knowledge and ability to interact with stakeholders across several lines, levels in business units and group support functions.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Good understanding of project management, change management, and escalation processes that create a highly responsive project organization.
Fluent in MS office
University degree (BSC / MSC) in Engineering, preferred electrical engineering

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Asset Delivery to drive and lead the Electrical Engineering aspects of the project – execution and delivery of all electrical works in line with the project’s scope, timeline, quality, budget and objectives.
Deliver the electrical scope as per the approved Port Elizabeth Modernization project Scope Document.
Work with APM Terminals Global Equipment standards
Ensure alignment of equipment procurement and specifications with legal, union and EPA grant requirements
Drive the design of the electrical works, through design consultants and in line with APM Terminals and legal standards
Support the procurement of the various execution contracts which include electrical works.
Ensure terminal electrical substations are designed, procured, installed and commissioned per project plan and safety standards.
Monitor both the program and cost of electrical works through direct contact with PMC, and provide advance warning of likely delays and variations, recommending mitigating actions.
Drive the PMC and Contractor should unforeseen problems arise.
Engage in close cooperation with the project team to understand and manage critical dependencies affecting construction or equipment delivery.
Review and comment as required on all Electrical Method Statements and Risk Assessments providing input value based on previous experience.
Manage works supervision and control progress in a transparent manner
Initiate and promote technical improvements as it relates to equipment and installations in the terminals and its use.
Transfer engineering competencies and expertise to business.
Review and improve electrical designs and specifications and ensure highest quality
Ensure that commissioning, safety and compliance are addressed early in the project
Implement APMT project controls / project procedures to manage the project Electrical package in a forward-looking manner.
Track progress against the approved baseline and, where appropriate, ensure issues are pro-actively addressed, resolved and/or escalated and reported.
Analyze schedules, assess delays and report on (possible) mitigative or corrective measures.
Assess changes and their impacts and manage them in line with company procedures.
Monitor and assess opportunities, risks, and subsequent mitigation strategies, and track such risks through input into the project risk register.
Be a sparring partner to all functional departments and challenge requirements for Technical/Engineering set-up to ensure we implement the most up-to-date solutions and end up with fit for purpose.
Issue regular written business status and operating measurements reports to respective stakeholders: Proactively disseminates support status information to all stakeholders.
Reconciles conflicts within and between staff regarding resources, deadlines, and standards.
preparing implementation and integration plans for the Equipment related projects, inclusive of budget and detailed time schedules meeting the overall implementation targets.
Coordinate Electrical activities including: Defining Electrical technical specifications. Driving electrical vendors progress to fit expected deadlines. Electrical/Systems assembly/installation Electrical commissioning Integration testing Super User (Electrical Maintenance) Training.
Actively promote HSSE and assume a visible leadership role on the project site with accountability of the equipment HSSE setup
Support that all staff maintain full awareness of safety as a priority.
Monitor compliance by all designers and contractors to Port Elizabeth and APM Terminals’ safety standards and policies in cooperation with the project HSSE manager.
Actively manage and direct electrical vendors and related (quality control) consultants
Work with the Port Elizabeth Operations, Asset Maintenance, Project Development and IT teams to manage interfaces and progress.
Liaise with the Asset Engineering department, Asset Digitization at the APM Terminals head office to ensure consistency with APM Terminals’ standards.
Provide feedback to the Project Execution team on any lessons learnt or areas of improvement in the standards.