Equipment Manager

Reporting To: Head of Engineering Terminal Manager Position Summary The Equipment Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness, availability, and reliability of terminal equipment and assets. This role is responsible for managing a team of engineers and technicians across multiple maintenance teams (24 scrum teams or functional groups), driving high standards in equipment performance, safety, and preventive maintenance practices. This role combines strong people management with technical expertise and process improvement mindset. The Equipment Manager provides technical direction, oversees maintenance planning and execution, ensures adherence to engineering and safety standards, and contributes to the terminals continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage 24 engineering teams, including performance management, resource planning, and team development Provide clear technical direction and ensure compliance with maintenance strategies, safety protocols, and quality standards Ensure high availability and reliability of critical terminal equipment, including cranes, RTGs, reach stackers, terminal tractors, and related infrastructure Champion preventive and predictive maintenance programs and implement improvements for cost and energy efficiency Collaborate with procurement, operations, and HSE to ensure timely availability of spare parts, tools, and services Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts in response to equipment breakdowns or failures Guide the teams through agile/lean processes (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning) and coach teams and team leads on effective backlog management and delivery Protect the team from external disruptions and remove organizational impediments to delivery Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and safety across the engineering department Ensure effective documentation, reporting, and adherence to all regulatory compliance and audit requirements Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering (Masters degree preferred) 8-12 years of relevant experience in engineering, maintenance, or operations within ports, terminals, heavy industry, or logistics infrastructure Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in a high-availability environment Strong understanding of terminal equipment (cranes, yard handling equipment, power systems) and modern maintenance systems (CMMS) Familiarity with agile or lean methodologies is a plus Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to compliance and risk management