APM Terminals · 3 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Elizabeth, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $155K/yrAPM Terminals is part of A.P. Moller - Maersk, a global leader in shipping services, and is focused on enhancing port and container terminal operations. The Electrical Engineer will oversee the electrical aspects of the Port Elizabeth Upgrade project, ensuring the design, procurement, and implementation of electrical works meet project standards and safety requirements.
Angel InvestmentLogisticsMarine TransportationPorts and HarborsProject ManagementShippingTransportation
Responsibilities
Support the Head of Asset Delivery to drive and lead the Electrical Engineering aspects of the project – execution and delivery of all electrical works in line with the project’s scope, timeline, quality, budget and objectives
Deliver the electrical scope as per the approved Port Elizabeth Modernization project Scope Document
Work with APM Terminals Global Equipment standards
Ensure alignment of equipment procurement and specifications with legal, union and EPA grant requirements
Drive the design of the electrical works, through design consultants and in line with APM Terminals and legal standards
Support the procurement of the various execution contracts which include electrical works
Ensure terminal electrical substations are designed, procured, installed and commissioned per project plan and safety standards
Monitor both the program and cost of electrical works through direct contact with PMC, and provide advance warning of likely delays and variations, recommending mitigating actions
Drive the PMC and Contractor should unforeseen problems arise
Engage in close cooperation with the project team to understand and manage critical dependencies affecting construction or equipment delivery
Review and comment as required on all Electrical Method Statements and Risk Assessments providing input value based on previous experience
Manage works supervision and control progress in a transparent manner
Initiate and promote technical improvements as it relates to equipment and installations in the terminals and its use
Transfer engineering competencies and expertise to business
Review and improve electrical designs and specifications and ensure highest quality
Ensure that commissioning, safety and compliance are addressed early in the project
Implement APMT project controls / project procedures to manage the project Electrical package in a forward-looking manner
Track progress against the approved baseline and, where appropriate, ensure issues are pro-actively addressed, resolved and/or escalated and reported
Analyze schedules, assess delays and report on (possible) mitigative or corrective measures
Assess changes and their impacts and manage them in line with company procedures
Monitor and assess opportunities, risks, and subsequent mitigation strategies, and track such risks through input into the project risk register
Be a sparring partner to all functional departments and challenge requirements for Technical/Engineering set-up to ensure we implement the most up-to-date solutions and end up with fit for purpose
Issue regular written business status and operating measurements reports to respective stakeholders:
Proactively disseminates support status information to all stakeholders
Reconciles conflicts within and between staff regarding resources, deadlines, and standards
Preparing implementation and integration plans for the Equipment related projects, inclusive of budget and detailed time schedules meeting the overall implementation targets
Defining Electrical technical specifications
Driving electrical vendors progress to fit expected deadlines
Electrical/Systems assembly/installation
Electrical commissioning
Integration testing
Super User (Electrical Maintenance) Training
Actively promote HSSE and assume a visible leadership role on the project site with accountability of the equipment HSSE setup
Support that all staff maintain full awareness of safety as a priority
Monitor compliance by all designers and contractors to Port Elizabeth and APM Terminals’ safety standards and policies in cooperation with the project HSSE manager
Actively manage and direct electrical vendors and related (quality control) consultants
Work with the Port Elizabeth Operations, Asset Maintenance, Project Development and IT teams to manage interfaces and progress
Liaise with the Asset Engineering department, Asset Digitization at the APM Terminals head office to ensure consistency with APM Terminals’ standards
Provide feedback to the Project Execution team on any lessons learnt or areas of improvement in the standards
Qualification
Required
Team player, capable of motivating peers and reports in order to achieve overall project success
Driven, self-motivating, result orientated
High discipline – following through on actions and ensuring necessary documentation
High quality awareness and ability to work with constant care
Sensitive to cultural diversity and experience in a multicultural environment, regarding colleagues, employees of designers and contractors, and other stakeholders
Excellent understanding of HV substation/Transformers and controls systems and related industrial infrastructures architecture
Expertise within the container terminal field with traceable and successful hands-on new equipment delivery management record
In-depth management knowledge and ability to interact with stakeholders across several lines, levels in business units and group support functions
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding of project management, change management, and escalation processes that create a highly responsive project organization
Fluent in MS office
University degree (BSC / MSC) in Engineering, preferred electrical engineering
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k + Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
And more!
Company
APM Terminals
APM Terminals operates comprehensive port and integrated inland service networks.
Founded in 2004
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2010-09-09IPO
Leadership Team
Ramon Delgado
Chief Financial Officer SFCT Miami (Joint Venture Maersk Group / CMA-CMG)
Akaki Chubinidze
Finance Business Partner
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