JOB SUMMARY

The Equipment Manager provides leadership and direction for the safe, reliable and cost-effective performance of container terminal equipment.   Includes responsibility to coordinate maintenance needs and parts required with Maintenance Contractor.   

NATURE AND SCOPE

Due to the nature of our business, work shifts may fluctuate depending upon vessel arrival schedules and operational requirements. Must be available to work weekends, day and night shift and long hours (up to 12 hours per shift), and adapt to changes in work schedules as needed.  Work schedule may include “flip” in shifts (day and night shift within the same day or week).

The Equipment Manager shall lead by example in the workplace by always correctly wearing the required PPE and enforcing the same standards in the workplace for all visitors, vendors, colleagues and contractors.

The incumbent’s responsibilities require knowledge of all relative maintenance systems, workflows, processes and associated planning tools for the proper direction and supervision of the overall maintenance planning and execution process. 

It is essential that the incumbent be knowledgeable of equipment technology, terminology, various equipment types and repair techniques, all of which must conform to applicable standards.  This knowledge is critical to allow the oversight of the management of parts, materials and supplies inventory, purchasing, cost accounting and preparation of reports and applicable documentation.

The elements of leadership, analysis and the capability for timely, clear, and decisive action are essential to perform the duties of this position.

A good working knowledge of labor contract, administration and a demonstrated leadership capability are essential to this labor-intensive department. Maintain a thorough knowledge of applicable labor agreements and local working rules thus enabling proper supervision and understanding of the labor environment which in turn provides the ability/necessity to engage in related issues as necessary.

Assist in ensuring the department provides and maintains a safe work environment, both within the department’s immediate workforce, but also throughout the overall facility, its equipment and associated surroundings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following describes the general nature and level of work, but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the job incumbent. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Job Location 
  • Indoor: office building
  • Outdoor: terminal yard, onboard vessel, cargo handling equipment and other structures. 
• Environmental Conditions
  • Daily exposure to weather conditions, dirt, dust, loud noise, fumes, vibration, darkness or poor lighting, hazardous materials. 
•  Physical Requirements
  • Strength demand: ability to exert sufficient force to lift up to 50 lbs. with frequent lift/carry up to 25 lbs. 
  • Climbing: agility required to ascent or descent stairs, ramps, ladders and similar equipment, i.e., bridge or structure to embark or disembark vessel.
  • Standing: ability to remain in a standing position especially for sustained periods of time.
  • Walking: ability to frequently move about on foot.
  • Bend at the waist: ability to bend the body downward, forward or side to side.
  • Talking: ability to express or change information by means of the spoken word.
  • Reaching: ability to extend hands or arms in any direction.
  • Pulling: ability to exert sufficient force to draw, drag or otherwise move objects in a sustained motion.
  • Balance: exceeding the ordinary need for balance in maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when climbing on unstable surfaces.
  • Hearing: ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
  • Kneeling: ability to bend legs at knee or come to rest on knee(s). 
• Ability to drive company vehicles 
  • On even and uneven surfaces, around heavy cargo handling equipment and construction zones.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• A university degree in electrical/electronic, mechanical or mechatronic engineering or related field. With some post qualification experience or significant practical experience advancing career from a relevant craft through to supervisor or management position (10 years technical experience, 2 years management experience).
• Additional studies in asset management, business or related is considered an advantage.
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) is considered an advantage. 
• Some understanding of engineering fundamentals applicable to container handling equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and automation systems. 
• Practical knowledge of general safety, health and environmental issues 
• Experience working with a union workforce an ability to work in the bargaining agreement
• Advanced Proficiency and Computer skills for MS Office suite
• Ability to work outdoors at height, in confined/restricted spaces and out of normal hours
• Ability to occasionally travel domestically and/or internationally
• Experience within a demanding 24/7 work environment
• Cost consciousness when making decisions
• Experience and training specifically related to container handling equipment
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably eMaint
• Knowledge and experience with best practice asset management methodologies including Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, 5S, LEAN, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Tribology etc.