Depot Operations Team Leader - ENGG

Maersk; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an engineering-led leader to drive operational excellence for depot equipment across maintenance, digitalization, and sustainability initiatives. You will own asset lifecycle, improve OEE, and ensure high equipment availability while managing CMMS/EAM systems and vendor performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with operations, procurement, and finance to optimize costs, safety, and energy transition initiatives, aligning with Maersk’s commitment to

Qualifications

• Maintenance of depot equipment (CHEs / MHE/ ITVs) and related assets.
• Management of CMMS / EAM systems, including work orders and cost tracking.
• Cost analysis and TCO modelling for maintenance and asset ownership.
• Exploration of energy-efficient solutions and green energy options.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end asset lifecycle management of depot equipment.
• Drive OEE improvement via preventive and predictive maintenance planning.
• Ensure >95% equipment availability through disciplined execution.
• Lead CMMS / EAM system adoption and governance.
• Strengthen work order accuracy, closure timelines, and spare-part tracking.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) initiatives and cost benchmarking.
• Identify and execute cost-saving projects and track costs per move.
• Manage OEMs, maintenance vendors, and service partners with SLA adherence.
• Lead safety & compliance efforts to ensure zero LTI culture in operations.
• Support sustainability initiatives: diesel-to-electric transitions and energy efficiency.
• Drive Kaizen / PDCA and data-driven digitalization projects.
• Coordinate across operations, procurement, and finance in weekly reviews.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

CMMS / EAM systems

Cost analysis & TCO modelling

Energy efficient solutions

Analytical decision making

Ownership mindset

Stakeholder management

Tools

CMMS / EAM platforms

Job description

APM Terminals

To lead engineering-driven operational excellence across depot equipment, maintenance systems, and cost optimization initiatives, while supporting digitalization (CMMS/EAM), sustainability goals, and uptime improvement of critical assets.

Key Responsibilities

A. Asset Performance & Reliability

• Own end-to-end asset lifecycle management of depot equipment (Reach Stackers, Trucks, Yard Equipment, etc.)
• Drive OEE improvement through:
  • Preventive & predictive maintenance planning
  • Breakdown reduction programs
  • MTBF / MTTR tracking
• Ensure >95% equipment availability through strong execution discipline

B. Maintenance & CMMS/EAM Governance

• Lead CMMS / EAM system adoption (work order creation, closure, cost tracking)
• Strengthen:
  • Work order accuracy & closure timelines
  • Spare part consumption tracking
  • Maintenance history digitization
• Ensure compliance with global maintenance standards & audit requirements

C. Cost Optimization & TCO Leadership

• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) initiatives:
  • Spare optimization
  • Vendor cost benchmarking
  • AMC & contract rationalization
• Identify and execute cost-saving projects (₹/move impact)
• Build MIS for:
  • Maintenance cost trends
  • Cost per equipment and per move

D. Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage OEMs, maintenance vendors, and service partners
• Ensure:
  • SLA adherence
  • Repair quality
  • Cost efficiency
• Lead vendor performance scorecards and periodic reviews

E. Safety & Compliance (HSSE Ownership)

• Ensure zero LTI culture within engineering operations
• Implement and monitor Fatal 5 / critical risk controls
• Drive:
  • Equipment safety audits
  • Compliance with statutory maintenance checks

F. Sustainability & Energy Transition

• Support site-level initiatives on:
  • Diesel-to-electric transitions
  • HVO/Biofuel usage
  • Energy efficiency improvements
• Track and report:
  • Fuel consumption per move
  • CO₂ reduction initiatives

G. Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Lead Kaizen / A3 projects focused on:
  • Downtime reduction
  • Process optimization
• Drive digital initiatives:
  • Asset tracking
  • Automation workflows
  • Data-driven decision dashboards

H. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Operations team (yard productivity alignment)
• Procurement (spares & vendor sourcing)
• Finance (cost control & budgeting)
• Represent engineering in weekly operational reviews

3. Skills & Competencies Required

Technical

• Equipment maintenance (CHEs / MHE/ ITVs)
• CMMS / EAM systems
• Cost analysis & TCO modelling
• Energy efficient Solutions/ Green Energy

Behavioral

• Analytical & data-driven decision making
• Ownership mindset
• Stakeholder management

Strategic

• Continuous improvement (Kaizen / PDCA)
• Sustainability orientation

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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