Equipment Manager

APM Terminals•Elizabeth, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Port Elizabeth Modernization Works Equipment implementation process (including tendering, negotiation, procurement, installation and commissioning) based on APMT’s standard solutions and Port Elizabeth project specific business requirements. Liaise on behalf of the Port Elizabeth project equipment function with the relevant local functional departments to drive change, accelerate the implementation of equipment, and related services, and ensure that automation challenges are addressed in a unified manner (Equipment and Electrical & Instrumentation). Drive the integration of the Port Elizabeth project equipment into terminal operations in coordination with various business functions within Port Elizabeth and APMT. Drive change and accelerate the Equipment implementation and integration. Liaise with Port Elizabeth technical service function departments, CES and other entities where relevant for a successful handover and project completion

Requirements

Excellent understanding of port equipment, modernized E-RTG’s systems and controls and related industrial infrastructures architecture.
Expertise (7+ years) 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.
Have an understanding of equipment contracts and specifications and ability to manage same.
Good understanding of project management, change management, and escalation processes that create a highly responsive project organization.
Team player, capable of motivating peers and reports in order to achieve project success.
Good communication skills, where excellent level of English is a must.
Driven, self-motivating, result oriented.
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 vendors, and other stakeholders.
Fluent in MS office
University degree (BSC / MSC) in Engineering, preferred mechanical / crane engineering

Responsibilities

Manage the Equipment delivery by specifying, procuring, commissioning and integrating various types of equipment as part of the project scope.
Propose final Port Elizabeth Upgrade Works technical set-up for Equipment Systems, Equipment Electrical Instrumentation and Control 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
Align with APM Terminals Crane engineering services on the delivery and proactively manager their services to the project Local requirements in conjunction with the local project team.
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.
Coordinate Technical/Equipment Integration activities Defining Equipment technical specifications.
Driving equipment vendors progress to fit expected deadlines.
Equipment/Systems assembly/installation
Equipment commissioning
Integration testing
Super User (Equipment Maintenance) Training.
Coordinate the (in-house or third party) Equipment implementation team and follow-up on deliverables
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.
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.