Port Equipment Automation Project Manager

CMA Terminals is a port operator used to develop, design, build, own and operate terminals and dry docks. CMA Terminals welcomes CMA CGM lines but also invites all shipping companies to develop terminals and offer a top quality service.

YOUR ROLE

You will be part of the Technical Department and responsible to follow up the equipment / maintenance performances of a portfolio of terminals and to assist terminals and project teams for the specifications, procurement and maintenance of handling equipment.

You will be the referent for automated equipment and automation projects.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

The key elements to the role are:

• Technical assistance / management of equipment automation projects (ASC, A-RTG, A-RMG, Auto strads, etc.)
• Development of group technical specifications for automated container handling equipment and associated systems
• Responsible for the following up of the maintenance / equipment performances for a portfolio of terminals:

• Ensuring that terminals are preserving consistent levels of maintenance of their handling equipment and keep focused on constant improvements
• Conducting technical audits
• Promoting and implementing best working practices
• Assisting Terminals in meeting targets towards performances enhancement and control of OPEX
• Assisting and guiding terminals for major repairs, upgrade and refurbishment projects
• Issuance of technical specifications for new equipment with specific focus on automated equipment and associated systems

• Benchmark and qualification of new technologies to optimize terminal equipment efficiency and performances
• Coordination with Purchasing Dpt and Terminals to ensure equipment are purchased and delivered according to specifications
• Assisting terminals in the implementation of Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Managing technical projects for greenfield terminals and existing terminals
• Coordinating with SSE and IT teams

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• Able to establish priorities, secures decision taking in a timely manner; able to separate the mission-critical from the nice-to-do
• Getting organized: mobilizes resources to get things done; uses time effectively and efficiently.
• Dealing with trouble: does not hesitate to take on all issues, challenges and people
• Focusing on action and outcomes: tackles matters with energy with an eye to the bottom line
• Being organized: anticipates obstacles and strategies, knows how to get things done
• Communicating effectively: able to speak and write clearly and succinctly; adjusts to fit the audience and the message
• Acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs; able to keep confidences
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in container terminal technical departments
• Experience of container handling equipment automation projects (ASC, ARMG, Auto strads, etc.)
• Crossed cultural awareness and general knowledge of a liner environment required
• Technical and industrial skills for container terminal equipment
• Experience in heavy lift equipment maintenance
• Fluent in English, both spoken & written

CMA Terminals is part of the successful CMA CGM Group, the world's 3rd largest container shipping company