Head of Engineering (Maritime & Port Operations)

As Head of Engineering for Maritime & Port Operations based in Jakarta, will involve guiding a collaborative team through complex maintenance tasks on critical equipment such as cranes and container handling machinery.

Head of Engineering for Maritime and Port Operations

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Jakarta

Keywords: collaborative, dependable, supportive leadership, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, generous pensions contributions, knowledgeable, team, network

A leading container terminal in Jakarta is seeking a Head of Engineering for Maritime and Port Operations to guide the engineering department through a period of growth and transformation. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of port operations by ensuring the reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of all terminal equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. You will be at the heart of operational excellence, overseeing maintenance strategies, technical innovation, and continuous improvement projects that drive efficiency and sustainability. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive environment with flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and generous pension contributions. If you are passionate about nurturing teams, building strong networks, and delivering dependable engineering solutions in a communal setting, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

• You will have the opportunity to lead a knowledgeable team dedicated to maintaining high standards across all engineering activities within maritime and port operations, ensuring operational continuity and compliance with industry regulations.
• The organisation provides flexible working opportunities and invests in your professional development through comprehensive training programmes, allowing you to grow your skills while contributing to innovative energy conservation initiatives.
• Enjoy generous pension contributions as part of a benefits package designed to support your long-term wellbeing, alongside a culture that values inclusive collaboration and supportive leadership throughout every aspect of engineering management.

What you'll do:

As Head of Engineering for Maritime & Port Operations based in Jakarta you will play an integral role in shaping the future direction of the terminal’s engineering department. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve guiding a collaborative team through complex maintenance tasks on critical equipment such as cranes and container handling machinery. You will supervise repairs across buildings and utilities while developing forward-thinking strategies that minimise disruptions. By monitoring key performance indicators like equipment reliability or downtime statistics you’ll ensure smooth operations. You’ll also manage inventory processes for spare parts procurement—balancing timely availability against cost controls—and oversee departmental budgets. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying energy-saving measures that contribute to sustainability goals. Working closely with contractors and vendors you’ll maintain high standards for safety compliance while leading technical studies or improvement projects that drive productivity gains. Building a culture rooted in safety awareness will be central to your success; your ability to nurture teams through supportive leadership will help foster an inclusive environment where everyone thrives.

• Oversee all engineering activities to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective availability of terminal equipment, facilities, and infrastructure across maritime and port operations.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality engineering services through effective maintenance and troubleshooting of Quay Cranes (QCs), Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs), Prime Movers (PM), Forklifts, Empty Container Handlers (ECH), container terminal machinery, and other mobile equipment.
• Supervise maintenance and repair of buildings, utilities, workshops, electrical systems, and terminal infrastructure to guarantee operational continuity while adhering to applicable standards.
• Develop and implement robust maintenance strategies, schedules, procedures, and performance standards aimed at minimising equipment breakdowns, operational disruptions, and lifecycle costs.
• Monitor engineering performance using relevant KPIs such as equipment availability, reliability metrics, downtime statistics, mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), maintenance costs, and schedule compliance.
• Manage engineering inventory and spare parts procurement processes to ensure timely availability of critical materials while optimising stock levels and controlling inventory costs.
• Prepare, manage, and control operating and capital expenditure budgets for the Engineering Department with a focus on effective cost control and optimal resource utilisation.
• Oversee building services including infrastructure maintenance, renovation projects, improvements as well as efficient spare-parts management.
• Identify and implement energy conservation measures along with alternative technical solutions designed to reduce energy consumption, emissions, and maintenance expenses.
• Manage team members as well as engineering contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure compliance with technical specifications, service-level requirements, safety standards, agreed schedules, and budget constraints.
• Lead technical studies alongside innovation initiatives and continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity, reliability, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness within the engineering function.
• Promote safety culture implementation in all aspects of engineering activities by embedding best practices throughout daily operations.

What you bring:

Your proven experience as Head of Engineering for Maritime & Port Operations will demonstrate your capacity for managing large-scale engineering departments within busy port environments. You bring deep knowledge of asset management principles applied across complex fleets—from cranes to container handling machinery—ensuring operational continuity through strategic maintenance planning. Your analytical approach enables you to interpret performance data effectively; you understand how KPIs inform decision-making around reliability or downtime reduction. With expertise in inventory management you balance procurement needs against cost controls while preparing detailed budgets that optimise resource use. You have successfully supervised building services from routine maintenance through major renovations—always prioritising efficient spare-parts management. Your commitment to sustainability shines through your work implementing energy-saving solutions that lower emissions or expenses. Managing multidisciplinary teams comes naturally; you foster trust among contractors vendors service providers by upholding rigorous standards for safety compliance scheduling budgeting. Leading technical studies or improvement projects is second nature; your focus on productivity gains ensures continuous progress toward organisational goals. Above all your dedication to cultivating a safety-first culture sets you apart—your nurturing leadership style helps build an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued supported.

• Extensive experience managing large-scale engineering operations within maritime or port environments with proven track record overseeing complex equipment fleets including cranes or container handling machinery.
• Strong background in developing maintenance strategies that optimise asset reliability while minimising operational disruptions or lifecycle costs across diverse infrastructure portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor performance using KPIs such as equipment availability rates or downtime statistics coupled with analytical skills for interpreting data trends.
• Expertise in inventory management processes including procurement planning for critical spare parts alongside effective cost control measures.
• Proficiency preparing departmental budgets for both operating expenditures (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX) ensuring optimal resource allocation without compromising quality standards.
• Experience supervising building services encompassing infrastructure maintenance renovations improvements as well as efficient spare-parts management protocols.
• Knowledge implementing energy conservation measures or alternative technical solutions aimed at reducing consumption emissions maintenance expenses within industrial settings.
• Ability managing multidisciplinary teams contractors vendors service providers ensuring compliance with technical specifications service-level agreements safety standards schedules budgets.
• Track record leading technical studies innovation initiatives continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing productivity reliability energy efficiency cost effectiveness within engineering functions.
• Commitment promoting safety culture implementation through embedding best practices throughout all aspects of daily operations.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of Jakarta’s premier container terminals renowned for its commitment to operational excellence within maritime logistics. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities tailored around personal needs which promote work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions supporting long-term financial security. The company invests heavily in training programmes designed to expand your skillset—whether it’s mastering new technologies or advancing leadership capabilities—ensuring continual professional growth. A culture rooted in inclusivity means every voice is heard; supportive leadership encourages collaboration across departments so you always feel connected within a wider network. Sustainability is embedded into daily operations: from energy conservation initiatives through responsible resource management the company strives toward greener outcomes without compromising quality standards. Safety remains paramount; robust policies protect employees at every level creating an environment where wellbeing comes first. Joining this organisation means becoming part of a knowledgeable team dedicated not only to maintaining high-performance assets but also sharing expertise fostering communal success throughout every project undertaken.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge in Jakarta’s thriving maritime sector apply now to join a collaborative team driving operational excellence!

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