Project Interface Expert

APM Terminals•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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