Mobile Equipment Electrician at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mobile Equipment Electrician

Job Requisition ID: R162085
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Standard
Job Flexibility: Site Based

Description

• 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.

Requirements
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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online