Job Description
This role requires planning and strong technical expertise to ensure efficient and reliable operations across our international businesses.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, specification development, selection, and deployment of terminal handling equipment and technical assets across international port and logistics projects.
- Develop technical equipment concepts, layouts, and engineering solutions aligned with operational requirements, terminal design, and business objectives.
- Support FEED activities, structuring tender packages, master planning, and terminal development projects by defining equipment requirements, capacities, quantities, and operational interfaces.
- Conduct technical evaluations, feasibility assessments, and equipment performance analyses to optimize operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Develop technical specifications, scope of work documents, tender packages, and engineering standards for equipment procurement and implementation.
- Collaborate with operations, project development, engineering, procurement, and external consultants to ensure successful delivery of equipment-related across international projects.
- Provide technical expertise during procurement activities, including supplier qualification, technical bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor performance assessments.
- Manage equipment contracts throughout the equipment delivery lifecycle, including design review, manufacturing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, handover, and warranty management.
- Ensure all equipment solutions comply with applicable international standards, regulatory requirements, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
- Develop equipment maintenance strategies, lifecycle cost assessments, OPEX estimates, and manpower requirements to support sustainable terminal operations.
- Prepare technical reports, engineering studies, business cases, project updates, and recommendations for management review and decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for technology enhancement, automation, digitization, and continuous improvement across equipment engineering activities.
Strategic Responsibilities
- Develop and implement long-term technical equipment engineering strategies that support the International Office's port, terminal, and logistics growth objectives.
- Provide subject matter expertise for greenfield and brownfield port development projects, ensuring equipment investments align with operational and commercial strategies.
- Drive standardization of technical equipment specifications, engineering practices, and operational requirements across international projects.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, automation solutions, electrification initiatives, and smart port innovations to enhance operational competitiveness and sustainability.
- Support investment decisions through technical due diligence, equipment lifecycle analysis, risk assessments, and cost-benefit evaluations.
- Establish strategic partnerships with equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, and technology providers to strengthen technical capabilities and innovation.
- Contribute to business development initiatives by assessing technical feasibility, equipment requirements, and operational readiness for new port and logistics opportunities.
- Champion safety, sustainability, and operational excellence by embedding international best practices into equipment engineering and asset management frameworks.
- Support the development of future-ready terminal operating models by integrating advanced equipment technologies, automation systems, and digital engineering solutions.
- Act as the technical authority for equipment engineering matters, providing strategic guidance to project stakeholders, leadership teams, and operating entities.
- People Management Responsibilities:
- If needed develop and implement training and development programs to enhance the team's technical capabilities.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the engineering team
Qualifications
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering. A master's degree or equivalent is a plus.
- Professional Engineering (PE) certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and other relevant engineering tools (desired)
Language Skills:
- Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in port and maritime equipment engineering, with at least 5 years in managerial role.
Nature of Experience:
- In-depth understanding of port and maritime equipment engineering principles, standards, and best practices.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with a proven track record in managing high-performing engineering teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Familiarity with international regulations and compliance requirements for port and maritime operations.
About Us
AD Ports Group
A Global Player
Through organic growth and partnerships, AD Ports Group has developed over the years into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification. Established by Emiri Decree and owned by ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi's diversified economy.
AD Ports Group is committed to building elite trade and logistics propositions. As trade has grown, so have we. Today, we are an integrated business across 5 clusters – Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime, and Ports connecting global maritime routes and international trading partners.
About The Team
We offer exciting opportunities to people from different backgrounds and nationalities through internal career advancement programmes. Once a member of our staff, you have the chance to grow horizontally and vertically throughout your career journey with us.
We are proud to be the first organization from the Middle East region to receive the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.
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