Maersk (Shipping) Group recruitment for a Graduate Equipment Controller in Lagos

The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is a worldwide organisation with about 108,000 employees and offices in around 140 countries. In addition to owning one of the world’s largest shipping companies- Maersk Line, the Group is also involved in a wide range of activities within the energy, shipbuilding, retail and manufacturing industries.



APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with over 120,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and retail sectors - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!

Maersk (Shipping) Group is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Equipment Controller
Ref.: AT-052307

Location: Lagos

We Offer
This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join a professional team at APM Terminals and contribute to the success of the organization

Key Responsibilities

• Ascertain the availability of the equipments / man power for the shift.
• Planning made for the required equipment and manpower including outsourced for the shift.
• Initiate good communication and act as a focal point between the operators / operations and planning.
• Deal with the operators with a positive and motivating approach to have the maximum productivity during the shift.
• Communicate deviations from initial planning is any to operations and planning on time.
• Ensure that the outside haulers are attended to on time to have the best trucks turnaround from the yard while receiving containers and delivery of imports and ICDS’s.
• Prepare the requirements / allocations for the next shift within the deadlines stipulated.
• Provide additional 1 or 2 machines as a contingency to assist replace machines in case of break down during the shift.
• Ensure that the planned equipments and manpower are allocated at the start of the shift without delays to their respective point of work according to operational requirements.
• Fill out the “ Daily equipment point of work “ sheet and have them signed out by the operators prior proceeding to their place of work.
• Constantly monitor the operations in order to maximize the equipment utilization.
• Ensure the EQUIPMENT DASHBOARD is always updated.
• Ensure that the companies safety policy is adhered to.
• Report temporary break downs of the equipment to the technical and follow up on the upcoming time to reduce delays.
• Reassign equipments in case of break downs.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Identify workplace hazards and develop control measures to prevent incidents;
• Familiarize and adhere to safety roles and responsibilities;
• Ensure a safe working environment in compliance with current Safety Regulations and Standards

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the workplace.
• Select and Optimize the Team / Organisation

• Ensure that forecasts are made for the equipment / outsourced are made on time for the next shift
• Liaise with the technical for any planned maintenance of the equipments after discussing the requirements with the operations
• Should be at all times “ Hands On “ on the field in the operation via RADIO
• Ensure that the ordered equipments / outsourced are available at the start of shift which includes their deployments to the respective point of work on time to have the shift commenced without any delays
• Liaise with the technical department in terms of equipment available at the start of the shift
• Report to the technical for any break down of equipment during the shift

• Education: A good University Degree.

• Experience in a Container Terminal will be an added advantage
• 1-2 years experience in Operational or Engineering roles generally.