Crane Electrician

About the role

APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, is recruiting a Crane Electrician. The role involves hands-on maintenance of advanced container handling equipment such as RTGs, mobile harbour cranes and spreaders, in a collaborative environment focused on safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and modifications on RTGs, mobile harbour cranes, spreaders and related equipment.
• Diagnose equipment faults and carry out cost-effective repairs to maximise availability and minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, control systems, PLC-related components and other electrical equipment.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance in line with planned maintenance schedules.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, confirmation slips and spare parts documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures and support a safe, clean and compliant working environment.
• Provide technical support during equipment recovery, emergency repairs and maintenance operations.

Required profile

• ND, HND, BSc or BTech qualification in an electrical engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of electrical maintenance experience in ports, mining, steel, manufacturing or production environments, including shift work.
• Experience working on mobile harbour cranes, RTGs, spreaders or other heavy-duty port handling equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics and equipment fault diagnosis.
• Computer literate, analytical, self-motivated and able to respond to emergency repairs while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

What we offer

• A learning and training culture with structured opportunities in electrical, hydraulic, diesel engine and port equipment maintenance.
• A diverse, multinational workplace where operational insights influence how work is done.
• Exposure to Lean methodologies and port operations within a global terminal operator.