Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. [APM Terminal Mumbai] · 8 hours ago
Project Interface Expert
APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal operations, and they are seeking a Project Interface Expert to join their team. The role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and validation of terminal automation systems while ensuring compliance with technical standards and operational requirements.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Responsibilities
Contribute to Automation implementation/validation in line with the Technical / Technology Integration Framework and Functional Requirements. Ensure proper definition of technical interface specifications for Equipment, civil, IT Systems
Oversee the implementation, validation, and commissioning of terminal automation systems, ensuring adherence to technical standards and operational requirements
Manage vendors during design, testing, installation activities, and required post-handover modifications
Manage the testing, troubleshooting, and validation process of modernized systems to verify performance as well as safety and third-party integration
Configure, test, and maintain modernized systems including: PLC’s, SCADA, HMI’s
Define new requirements with terminal stakeholders and implement changes to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety
Ensure proper integration of vendor engineering solutions into the overall terminal engineering documentation
Ensure that modernized systems and related documentation comply with contractual requirements and local standards/regulations (especially safety-related functions)
Actively participate in technical activities under the coordination of respective departments (IT, Equipment and Installations, and Civil)
Actively ensure safety standards and policies are incorporated in program efforts and assume a visible leadership role on the construction site by monitoring compliance by all contractors and suppliers
Qualification
Required
Education – University or higher vocational degree and certification in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related discipline is preferred. Post-graduate study in Control Engineering is also preferred
Experience - Minimum five (5) years in Industrial System Design, System Integration, or Automation Engineering roles
Minimum five (5) years of related project handling/coordination experience and process documentation (for example, functional requirements, control design, instrumentation design, etc.) strongly recommended
Collaboration – Proven ability to build strong, effective working relationships with stakeholders across disciplines and organizational levels. Demonstrates empathy, cultural awareness, and well-developed communication skills to support cross-functional teamwork and alignment
Functional Excellence – Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to drive results through influence and collaboration. Delivers high-quality work under pressure by applying analytical thinking, structured organization, and disciplined time management. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent internal client support
Preferred
PLC: Siemens, TIA Portal, ladder logic, ST, FBD, IL, AT commands
CMS/HMI: SCADA, WinCC
Drives: Siemens
Platforms, Networking and protocol (OPC UA, TCP/IP, Profibus, ASI, CAN-Bus, Profinet)
Scripting/Programming: Python, C#, SQL
Business Intelligence: Power BI
Hardware and Instrumentation design
Commissioning experience
Company
Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. [APM Terminal Mumbai]
APM Terminals Mumbai, also known as Gateway Terminals India (GTI) is India’s busiest container terminal handling facility, operating from Nhava Sheva's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase