Reliability Engineer

About the role

APM Terminals Panama is looking for a Global Reliability Engineer to lead regional reliability initiatives and support terminals across the region. You will integrate regional activities with the global Reliability & Planning Strategy, driving operational excellence in equipment reliability and availability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead implementation of regional reliability strategies aligned with global standards.
• Drive defect elimination, root‑cause analysis, and reliability improvement projects.
• Monitor and improve equipment reliability KPIs, including asset availability and MTBF.
• Conduct or commission FMECA studies and support optimal maintenance strategy development.
• Identify performance gaps, lead Kaizen events, and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure accurate reporting of maintenance and reliability KPIs across terminals.
• Collaborate with regional and global asset maintenance teams, OEMs, and operational stakeholders.
• Support maintenance cost optimisation through improved reliability practices.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Communications, or Mechatronics engineering.
• Experience in reliability management, asset maintenance, and condition‑based maintenance (CBM) programs.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ultrasound, thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis, and non‑destructive testing techniques.
• Proven ability to lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Familiarity with reliability KPIs such as MTBF and asset availability.

What we offer

• Dynamic learning and training culture with international exposure.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and continuous development opportunities.
• Experience in reliability management for complex equipment, port terminal operations, advanced electronic systems, and innovative maintenance methodologies.