Local Maintenance Coordinator 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: Local Maintenance Coordinator

Ref. ID: R175111
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full time

In addition, you will experience:

• Opportunities to innovate and contribute ideas that enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• A workplace that respects work–life balance while maintaining predictable shift patterns and clear expectations.
• Ongoing technical and professional development, supported by structured learning pathways and global knowledge sharing networks.
• A culture where your safety, wellbeing, and long-term growth are integral to how we operate.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will coordinate the safe, timely, and effective response to equipment breakdowns across the terminal, ensuring seamless communication between Operations and Maintenance. Your responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary contact for reporting terminal equipment faults and providing first line remote troubleshooting support.
• Dispatching breakdown teams, prioritizing calls based on safety risks and operational impact.
• Ensuring clear handover between Operations and Maintenance, including accurate recording of all breakdown events in the CMMS.
• Monitoring and improving breakdown KPIs such as MTTR, response time, and overall equipment downtime.
• Supporting compliance with HSSE requirements by promoting safe working practices and participating in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Contributing to asset reliability improvements by supporting failure analysis and sharing lessons learned across maintenance teams.
• Coordinating resources efficiently, supporting cost control efforts, and communicating proactively with internal stakeholders

What We Are Looking For
Additional requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering or A Higher National Diploma (HND) in the same fields.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of port equipment or heavy industrial machinery, with at least 2 years in breakdown response or emergency diagnostics.
• Strong hands-on capability in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic systems, including experience interpreting schematics and technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting (with RTG and MHC experience preferred), condition monitoring principles, and equipment performance KPIs.
• Experience using a CMMS to document breakdowns, track performance, and coordinate maintenance workflows.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, communicate clearly under pressure, and maintain structured, safe, and efficient work practices.

Continuous improvement mindset:

• We are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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