MaerskSealand

Applications Specialist

MaerskSealand • $80K — $90K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • 1 to 3 years of end-user support experience with software, hardware, and mobile devices.
  • Hands-on experience with operational technology (OT) infrastructure components.
  • Familiarity with operational systems like GOS, TOS, AD, MTS, OCR, SCADA, ECS, or similar.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise IT standards in OT environments.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to obtain a TWIC card and Port Access Card.

Responsibilities

  • Support business application initiatives aligned with operational technology strategy.
  • Drive system reliability through incident resolution and continuous improvement.
  • Assist in the deployment and integration of OT software solutions.
  • Collaborate with vendors and system integrators for technology delivery.
  • Resolve incidents and service requests within service level agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and operational standards.
  • Maintain and configure IT and OT hardware and software components.

Benefits

  • Dynamic learning and training culture for skill development.
  • Opportunities for career advancement through continuous improvement.
  • Diverse, multinational workplace with global collaboration.
  • Immediate and global impact on supply chain operations.
Full Job Description
APM Terminals Elizabeth, you'll be at the center of one of the busiest port complexes in North America. Every container you touch keeps freight moving through the Port of New York C New Jersey, supporting critical supply chains across the East Coast and beyond.

This is a place where speed, scale, and precision come together. You'll collaborate with high- performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where safety and operational excellence are the top priorities. Here, your impact is immediate-and global.

What We Can Offer

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.
  • Play a key role in the Elizabeth Upgrade Project and the ongoing modernization of terminal technology systems.
  • Work across a broad range of operational technology applications while building cross-functional technical expertise.
  • Collaborate with local and global stakeholders in a highly integrated and technology-driven operating environment.
  • Develop your skills through continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and exposure to critical terminal systems and operations.


APM Terminals operates one of the world's most integrated port and terminal networks, where business applications such as TOS, GOS, ECS, and other operational systems are central to safe, reliable, and technology-driven terminal performance.

As an Applications Specialist based at APM Terminals Elizabeth, you will support the strategy, performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of operational software systems across the terminal. You will help deliver measurable operational value by improving system resilience, safety, standardization, and productivity while supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic modernization initiatives.

Working closely with operations, IT, labor relations, global functions, vendors, and other stakeholders, you will help ensure reliable application performance while contributing to the successful integration of technology solutions associated with the Elizabeth Upgrade Project.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the delivery of business application initiatives aligned with terminal operational technology strategy and business priorities.
  • Drive system reliability and performance through incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Support the deployment, integration, testing, and operational readiness of existing and new OT software solutions.
  • Collaborate with vendors, OEMs, and system integrators to ensure successful delivery of technology solutions.
  • Resolve incidents and service requests within agreed service levels, escalating complex issues when required.
  • Support compliance with cybersecurity requirements, enterprise IT/OT standards, labor agreements, and operational procedures.
  • Maintain, configure, install, and replace IT and OT hardware and software components while supporting change management and operational readiness activities.


What We Are Looking For
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience providing end-user support across software, hardware, and mobile devices, with strong troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Hands-on experience working with OT infrastructure components and operational technology systems.
  • Knowledge of operational systems such as GOS, TOS, AD, MTS, OCR, SCADA, ECS, or comparable environments.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise IT standards within OT environments.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and ownership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Ability to obtain or renew a TWIC card and Port Access Card as required for terminal access.


This role combines office-based work with regular visits to active terminal, yard, equipment, and construction areas. You will work closely with operational teams to support technology deployments, system integration efforts, and live operational environments while adhering to all HSSE and PPE requirements.

Salary: $80K - $90K
Location: Elizabeth, NJ

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About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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