Project Interface Expert

A.P. Moller - Maersk•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

APM Terminals The Interface and Integration Expert is part of the team responsible for the design, execution and validation of terminal automation. He/she will be responsible for automation design, system integration, and continuous improvement per the Terminal operational requirements. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Overall responsibilities are the following: Contribute to Automation implementation/validation in line with the Technical / Technology Integration Framework and Functional Requirements. Ensure proper definition of technical interface specifications for Equipment, civil, IT Systems. Oversee the implementation, validation, and commissioning of terminal automation systems, ensuring adherence to technical standards and operational requirements. Manage vendors during design, testing, installation activities, and required post-handover modifications Manage the testing, troubleshooting, and validation process of modernized systems to verify performance as well as safety and third-party integration Configure, test, and maintain modernized systems including: PLC’s, SCADA, HMI’s Define new requirements with terminal stakeholders and implement changes to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety Ensure proper integration of vendor engineering solutions into the overall terminal engineering documentation. Ensure that modernized systems and related documentation comply with contractual requirements and local standards/regulations (especially safety-related functions) Actively participate in technical activities under the coordination of respective departments (IT, Equipment and Installations, and Civil) Actively ensure safety standards and policies are incorporated in program efforts and assume a visible leadership role on the construction site by monitoring compliance by all contractors and suppliers CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Necessary to perform the requirements of the position: Education – University or higher vocational degree and certification in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related discipline is preferred. Post-graduate study in Control Engineering is also preferred. Experience - Minimum five (5) years in Industrial System Design, System Integration, or Automation Engineering roles. Minimum five (5) years of related project handling/coordination experience and process documentation (for example, functional requirements, control design, instrumentation design, etc.) strongly recommended. Collaboration – Proven ability to build strong, effective working relationships with stakeholders across disciplines and organizational levels. Demonstrates empathy, cultural awareness, and well-developed communication skills to support cross-functional teamwork and alignment. Functional Excellence – Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to drive results through influence and collaboration. Delivers high-quality work under pressure by applying analytical thinking, structured organization, and disciplined time management. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent internal client support. Skills – the following are strongly recommended/critical: PLC: Siemens, TIA Portal, ladder logic, ST, FBD, IL, AT commands. CMS/HMI: SCADA, WinCC Drives: Siemens Platforms, Networking and protocol (OPC UA, TCP/IP, Profibus, ASI, CAN-Bus, Profinet) Scripting/Programming: Python, C#, SQL Business Intelligence: Power BI Hardware and Instrumentation design Commissioning experience DIMENSIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. General office setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal – with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer. May need to travel across the US and occasionally overseas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally noisy. NATURE AND SCOPE: Reports directly to Interface and Integration Director This position has no direct reports, however multiple contractors and 3rd party vendors to monitor and supervise This position works with both internal and external stakeholders This is a domestic position based in Los Angeles, CA, USA Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: GLOBAL Programs APMT Fundamentals Mod 1 - Intro to APM Terminals (TRM_MOD1) APMT Fundamentals Mod 2 - Health, Safety and Security for All (TRM_MOD2) APM Terminals Anti-Corruption (TRM_ANTICORR) APM Terminals Competition Compliance (APMT_COMPETITION) Foreign Trade Controls Compliance (E-Learning APMM_FTCC) GIA Fraud Awareness (APM_GIA_FRAUD01_ENGLISH) APM Terminals Americas Compliance Overview (ELEA TRM_US_COMPLNCE_EN) includes- - - Code of Conduct Policy includes- - - Anti-Corruption Policy includes - - - Competition Law Policy includes - - - Foreign Trade Controls Policy includes - - - Fraud Policy includes - - - Whistleblower Policy North America Programs Respectful Workplace and Anti-Harassment Training (TRMUS_RESWRKPLC) APM Terminals Information Security e-Learning (TRM_INFOSEC) APM Terminals Objective Setting Training 2015 (TRM_GLB_OBJSET) Leading Self to Success (APMT_LEADSELF) Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [email protected]. A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.

Requirements

University or higher vocational degree and certification in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related discipline is preferred. Post-graduate study in Control Engineering is also preferred.
Minimum five (5) years in Industrial System Design, System Integration, or Automation Engineering roles.
Minimum five (5) years of related project handling/coordination experience and process documentation (for example, functional requirements, control design, instrumentation design, etc.) strongly recommended.
Proven ability to build strong, effective working relationships with stakeholders across disciplines and organizational levels. Demonstrates empathy, cultural awareness, and well-developed communication skills to support cross-functional teamwork and alignment.
Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to drive results through influence and collaboration. Delivers high-quality work under pressure by applying analytical thinking, structured organization, and disciplined time management. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent internal client support.
PLC: Siemens, TIA Portal, ladder logic, ST, FBD, IL, AT commands.
CMS/HMI: SCADA, WinCC Drives: Siemens
Platforms, Networking and protocol (OPC UA, TCP/IP, Profibus, ASI, CAN-Bus, Profinet)
Scripting/Programming: Python, C#, SQL
Business Intelligence: Power BI
Hardware and Instrumentation design
Commissioning experience

Responsibilities

Contribute to Automation implementation/validation in line with the Technical / Technology Integration Framework and Functional Requirements.
Ensure proper definition of technical interface specifications for Equipment, civil, IT Systems.
Oversee the implementation, validation, and commissioning of terminal automation systems, ensuring adherence to technical standards and operational requirements.
Manage vendors during design, testing, installation activities, and required post-handover modifications
Manage the testing, troubleshooting, and validation process of modernized systems to verify performance as well as safety and third-party integration
Configure, test, and maintain modernized systems including: PLC’s, SCADA, HMI’s
Define new requirements with terminal stakeholders and implement changes to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety
Ensure proper integration of vendor engineering solutions into the overall terminal engineering documentation.
Ensure that modernized systems and related documentation comply with contractual requirements and local standards/regulations (especially safety-related functions)
Actively participate in technical activities under the coordination of respective departments (IT, Equipment and Installations, and Civil)
Actively ensure safety standards and policies are incorporated in program efforts and assume a visible leadership role on the construction site by monitoring compliance by all contractors and suppliers