Depot Operations Team Leader - Engineering

Depot Operations Team Leader - ENGG

APM Terminals

To lead engineering-driven operational excellence across depot equipment, maintenance systems, and cost optimization initiatives, while supporting digitalization (CMMS/EAM), sustainability goals, and uptime improvement of critical assets.

Key Responsibilities

A. Asset Performance & Reliability

• Own end-to-end asset lifecycle management of depot equipment (Reach Stackers, Trucks, Yard Equipment, etc.)
• Drive OEE improvement through:
  • Preventive & predictive maintenance planning
  • Breakdown reduction programs
  • MTBF / MTTR tracking
• Ensure >95% equipment availability through strong execution discipline

B. Maintenance & CMMS/EAM Governance

• Lead CMMS / EAM system adoption (work order creation, closure, cost tracking)
• Strengthen:  
  • Work order accuracy & closure timelines
  • Spare part consumption tracking
  • Maintenance history digitization
• Ensure compliance with global maintenance standards & audit requirements

C. Cost Optimization & TCO Leadership

• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) initiatives:
  • Spare optimization
  • Vendor cost benchmarking
  • AMC & contract rationalization
• Identify and execute cost-saving projects (₹/move impact)
• Build MIS for:
  • Maintenance cost trends
  • Cost per equipment and per move

D. Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage OEMs, maintenance vendors, and service partners
• Ensure:  
  • SLA adherence
  • Repair quality
  • Cost efficiency
• Lead vendor performance scorecards and periodic reviews

E. Safety & Compliance (HSSE Ownership)

• Ensure zero LTI culture within engineering operations
• Implement and monitor Fatal 5 / critical risk controls
• Drive:  
  • Equipment safety audits
  • Compliance with statutory maintenance checks

F. Sustainability & Energy Transition

• Support site-level initiatives on:
  • Diesel-to-electric transitions
  • HVO/Biofuel usage
  • Energy efficiency improvements
• Track and report:
  • Fuel consumption per move
  • CO₂ reduction initiatives

G. Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Lead Kaizen / A3 projects focused on:
  • Downtime reduction
  • Process optimization
• Drive digital initiatives:
  • Asset tracking
  • Automation workflows
  • Data-driven decision dashboards

H. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Operations team (yard productivity alignment)
• Procurement (spares & vendor sourcing)
• Finance (cost control & budgeting)
• Represent engineering in weekly operational reviews

3. Skills & Competencies Required

Technical

• Equipment maintenance (CHEs / MHE/ ITVs)
• CMMS / EAM systems
• Cost analysis & TCO modelling
• Energy efficient Solutions/ Green Energy

Behavioral

• Analytical & data-driven decision making
• Ownership mindset
• Stakeholder management

Strategic

• Continuous improvement (Kaizen / PDCA)
• Sustainability orientation

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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Experience Level

Senior Level