Senior IT OT Engineer

About the role

APM Terminals is seeking a highly skilled and business‑oriented Senior IT/OT Engineer to lead the implementation, integration, operation, and continuous improvement of IT/OT technologies within the terminal environment. As a key member of the IT/OT team, you will act as a trusted technology partner to Terminal Operations, Engineering, Automation and other stakeholders, translating operational and business requirements into secure, resilient and scalable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and own the IT/OT technology landscape for the assigned terminal, ensuring alignment with global standards and operational needs.
• Lead planning and execution of upgrades, lifecycle refreshes and technology changes while minimizing disruption to critical operations.
• Maintain integrity, availability, resilience, security and interoperability of all IT/OT systems and subsystems.
• Drive incident, problem and root‑cause management to meet agreed SLAs and implement preventive actions.
• Lead and coach Level 1/Level 2 IT/OT engineering and shift teams, ensuring technical capability and 24×7 support.
• Identify and implement cost‑optimization opportunities through standardisation and technology rationalisation.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Senior IT/OT Engineer or equivalent in a complex, mission‑critical industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of IT/OT architecture, industrial networks, automation systems, PLC/controls and port equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions while balancing risk and cost.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to work with Operations, Engineering, Cybersecurity and vendors.
• Experience leading multiple projects and technical teams simultaneously.

Required skills

• IT/OT architecture
• Industrial networking
• Automation systems and PLC/controls
• Terminal Operating Systems
• IT service management (incident, problem, change)
• Project and risk management
• Vendor management
• Troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis