Equipment Manager - Mumbai - A P Moller Maersk

Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics, having been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Position Summary:

The Equipment Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness, availability, and reliability of our terminal equipment and assets. This leadership position is responsible for managing a substantial team of engineers and technicians across multiple maintenance teams (potentially 24 scrum teams or functional groups). You will drive high standards in equipment performance, safety, and preventive maintenance practices. This role uniquely combines strong people management skills with deep technical expertise and a continuous process improvement mindset, providing technical direction, overseeing maintenance planning and execution, and contributing significantly to the terminal's continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Management:Lead and manage up to 24 engineering teams, overseeing performance management, resource planning, and comprehensive team development.
• Guide teams through agile/lean processes (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning) and coach teams and team leads on effective backlog management and delivery.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and safety across the entire engineering department.
• Protect the team from external disruptions and actively remove organizational impediments to efficient delivery.
• Operational Readiness & Reliability:Ensure high availability and reliability of critical terminal equipment, including cranes, RTGs (Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes), reach stackers, terminal tractors, and related infrastructure.
• Champion preventive and predictive maintenance programs, implementing continuous improvements for enhanced cost and energy efficiency.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts in response to any equipment breakdowns or failures.
• Technical Direction & Compliance:Provide clear technical direction to all maintenance teams, ensuring strict compliance with maintenance strategies, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Ensure effective documentation, reporting, and adherence to all regulatory compliance and audit requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Collaborate effectively with procurement, operations, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) departments to ensure the timely availability of spare parts, tools, and services.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Experience: 8-12 years of relevant experience in engineering, maintenance, or operations within ports, terminals, heavy industry, or logistics infrastructure.
• Leadership: Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in a high-availability environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of terminal equipment (cranes, yard handling equipment, power systems) and modern maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Methodologies (Plus): Familiarity with agile or lean methodologies is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Safety: Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.

What We Offer:

Joining Maersk means being part of a team that is not only transforming global trade but also shaping the future of our industry. You will be part of a truly international company with a strong culture, where you will have unique opportunities to make a real impact on a global scale. We offer constant challenge and the scope to learn in an open and friendly atmosphere, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and personal development.