Mobile Equipment Electrician

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At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

What we offer?

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member can grow and advance their career. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your skills and growth are a top priority.

At APM Terminals Nigeria, we’re looking for a skilled and proactive Mobile Equipment Electrician to support our Maintenance & Engineering team. If you’re passionate about equipment reliability, electrical systems, and operational excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Mobile Equipment Electrician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the optimum availability and reliability of our container handling equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out repairs, diagnostics, and modifications on Reach Stackers, Empty Handlers, Terminal Trucks, Mobile Harbour Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Spreaders, and other port equipment in line with safety and compliance standards.
• Troubleshooting: Evaluate and analyse breakdowns, determine root causes, and execute timely and cost-effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Safety & Compliance: Apply strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act; enforce safe working procedures and ensure a safe environment for colleagues and operations.
• Rigging & Recovery: Use rigging procedures to safely recover equipment after accidents, ensuring minimal delays to operations.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities as scheduled, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications.
• Record Keeping: Complete work orders, confirmation slips, and job documentation with accurate details on work performed, parts used, and time spent.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the MEQ Supervisor, provide progress updates, and support colleagues during emergencies or major repairs.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas to improve maintenance practices, service levels, and cost optimisation.

What We’re Looking For

• ND, HND, BSc, or BTech in an engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience as an electrician/technician in ports, mining, steel, or manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience with Reach Stackers, Empty Handlers, Terminal Trucks, and other heavy-duty port handling equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and container handling equipment.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and systematic, with a strong ability to follow instructions and plan work efficiently (5S discipline).
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency repairs with quality workmanship.
• Strong commitment to safety, organisation and continuous learning.

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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