APM Terminals
Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, this role leads site-wide maintenance operations to drive standardization, reliability, and cost discipline across power equipment, RTGs, and container-handling assets. It partners closely with Yard, Marine, Rail, and union leadership to break down silos, implement a structured PM cadence, and shift the organization from reactive to preventative and predictive maintenance-while steering the transition from gas-powered to electric equipment with rigorous safety, training, and change management. The position supervises foremen and mechanics, ensures OSHA/environmental compliance, leverages digital tools for real-time decision-making, captures true maintenance costs through disciplined work-order management, and optimizes vendor performance to maximize equipment availability. Requires an engineering degree, 5+ years in terminal M&R, and the agility to support a rotational, 24/7 operation.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead site-wide maintenance operations across power equipment, RTGs, and container-handling assets to ensure reliability, standardization, and cost discipline
- Drive the transition from reactive to preventative and predictive maintenance through structured PM cadence and process standardization
- Supervise maintenance teams, including foremen and mechanics, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all repair and maintenance activities
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and union leadership to strengthen collaboration, align priorities, and improve workflows across terminal operations
- Champion the transition from gas-powered to electric equipment, implementing new processes, safety standards, and training programs
- Utilize digital tools and data insights to monitor equipment performance, track maintenance costs, and enable real-time operational decision-making
- Manage vendor performance, procurement processes, and work-order systems to optimize cost, ensure accountability, and maximize equipment availability
What We Are Looking For:- Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement - someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in terminal maintenance and repair or heavy equipment maintenance environments
- Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, including preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for industrial or port equipment
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a unionized environment, manage labor relations, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (OSHA/environmental)
- Ability to operate effectively in a rotational, 24/7 environment with strong adaptability and decision-making skills under changing conditions
Location: Elizabeth, NJ
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000
