APAC Maintenance & Repair Senior Specialist (Container Shipping)

CMA CGM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping and logistics leader in Singapore is seeking a professional to manage cargo-worthy container provision, optimize operating costs, and oversee depot performance across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have a degree in maritime or engineering, 5 years in the MNR field, and technical knowledge of ISO container types. This role offers a competitive salary in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of working experience in the MNR field preferred.
• Strong understanding of reefer machine technical aspects.
• Expertise in ISO/IICL/UCRIC/CSC standards and norms.

Responsibilities

• Manage depot performance across Southeast Asia.
• Oversee performance of SE Asia agencies’ MNR staff.
• Establish policies related to container inspection and repair.

Skills

Technical knowledge of ISO container types

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in negotiation

Proficient in MS Excel

Education

Degree, diploma in maritime, engineering, or related fields

Job description

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the provision of cargo-worthy containers to customers for cargo carriage, while optimizing for the lowest possible operating cost. This includes managing service providers, setting policies and standards, and monitoring compliance through the agency network and site audits. Additionally, you will oversee container engineering, provide technical support, and manage new container production to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage depot performance across Southeast Asia, including developing and implementing SLAs, and tracking performance metrics.
• Oversee the performance of SE Asia agencies’ MNR (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) staff, including estimate approvals and physical surveys. Coordinate with the India GBS-MNR center for estimate validation.
• Establish and enforce policies related to container inspection and repair.
• Manage the depot audit program in SE Asia and conduct ad hoc on-site audits as necessary.
• Monitor and analyze MNR activities and costs, taking corrective actions to address cost variances.
• Provide system training (iMARS) and ongoing support to agency personnel.
• Liaise with agencies, Head Office Logistics, ARO Logistics teams, and the Procurement department regarding the procurement of new depots.
• Provide technical equipment support to trade, commercial, and other internal departments.
• Coordinate with recovery teams on container damage cases, Lump Sum Collection Plans, Container Damage Protection Scheme (CDPS), and Container Maintenance Charges (CMC).
• Lead research and development of new technologies, conduct factory audits, and oversee quality control and manufacturing processes for new container builds.

What We’re Looking for

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent education in maritime, engineering, or related fields.
• 5 years of working experience in MNR field preferred
• Technical knowledge of various ISO container types, including inspection and survey expertise for dry vans, reefers, open-tops, flat racks, etc., with strong understanding of reefer machine technical aspects.
• Expertise in ISO/IICL/UCRIC/CSC standards, norms, and regulations, as well as industrial standards for container newbuilding, including GB-T and JIS requirements for regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify actionable insights, and drive performance improvements through evidence-based decision-making.
• Proficient in negotiation, policy analysis, organization, enforcement, and decision implementation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel would be advantageous.
• Willingness to frequently travel and work outdoors.

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

This role is opened for local employment only.

Salary package (local) & job title shall commensurate with experience.

Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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• To process the application for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you;
• To conduct necessary reference checks; and
• Any other purpose related to one or more of the above.

You further consent to the CMA CGM Group retaining such personal information for a period of two years following your submission thereof, so that we may consider you for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you in the event that you are not selected for this role.

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