MHC Maintenance Supervisor

Job title: MHC Maintenance Supervisor

Ref. No: 190381 Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of Mobile Harbour Cranes, spreaders, and auxiliary systems. Ensure maintenance activities comply with OEM standards, statutory requirements, and terminal procedures. Prioritize and close defects raised from statutory inspections and examiner defect lists. Provide planning input on manpower, spare parts, tools, and task sequencing to minimize downtime. Monitor equipment performance and initiate proactive maintenance actions. Lead and supervise crane technicians, electricians, and mechanics, ensuring effective task allocation and handovers. Analyze breakdowns, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Track and review maintenance KPIs including availability, MTBF, MTTR, and PM/CM ratios. Enforce HSE standards, including toolbox talks, risk assessments, and Lockout/Tagout procedures. Provide advanced technical troubleshooting support for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic crane systems. Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and external service providers for complex technical interventions. Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring availability of critical components while optimizing stock levels. Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and work orders within the CMMS. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including RCM practices, Kaizen activities, and process optimisation. Support alignment between maintenance, operations, safety, and planning teams.

What We Are Looking For:

• We are looking for a technologically strong and hands-on maintenance supervisor who can deliver reliable crane performance while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time. HND or bachelor’s degree (B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems, including the ability to read, interpret and apply technical drawings and schematics. Good knowledge of Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and associated control systems. Proficiency in Siemens STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager and related applications. Strong experience with Siemens SINAMICS drives, including their operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory maintenance role. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing maintenance programs. Experience in spare parts criticality management and asset maintenance planning. Good understanding of applicable safety regulations, standards, and requirements within terminal, port, or industrial operations. Proven ability to coach, mentor, and transfer technical knowledge to team members through structured training and development programs. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as IFS, SAP PM, or similar platforms.

What We Can Offer:

• At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. Exposure to a structured maintenance environment focused on equipment reliability and safety. Opportunities to apply continuous improvement and reliability-centred maintenance practices. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a complex terminal operation.