Internship - Engineering Asset Management

APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports with a presence in 67 terminal facilities in 38 countries, on five continents. APM Terminals is ranked the world’s fourth largest container terminal operator and APM Terminals Los Angeles is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere, featuring over 507 acres of world-class infrastructure.

We are a people’s business, where diversity of thought, skills, and experiences of our over 20,000 employees bring to work every day is what makes a positive difference – we call it APM Terminals Way of Working which drives us through a never-ending cycle of change and improvement, fueled by exceptional and engaged people. APM Terminals Los Angeles is moving towards a terminal automation footprint, and our internship program is designed to enhance a students’ work experience both technically and personally – ready for the challenge?

Join us!

Work Schedule: Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime.

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Location: 2500 Navy Way, Terminal Island, CA 90731

Under supervision, the Asset Management intern will assist in the planning, execution, operational support, and validation of equipment maintenance and reliability. The intern will assist and participate in automation design, system integration, and continuous improvement.

• Support maintenance and engineering teams in maintenance management and improving equipment and systems.
• Learn and provide hands‑on experience in maintenance processes, preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and safety practices
• Understand and assist with improving routine maintenance and repairs checklists
• Assist with data entry of maintenance shift reports findings and update equipment logs and maintenance software.
• Apply basic principles of mechanical electrical and automation systems
• Learning port equipment troubleshooting and help eliminate repetitive breakdowns and analyzing equipment malfunctions to improve reliability
• Work and learn from an experienced team of mechanics, storekeepers and other departments efficiently.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Other learning ad hoc projects as assigned.

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Education – actively enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program at a University/College with a STEM focus (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline is preferred).
• Skills – preferred:
  • Control systems or robotics design experience
  • Maintenance experience
  • Hands‑on mechanical or electrical experience
  • Passion for engineering and troubleshooting
  • Programming & PC computer literacy (including experience with Microsoft Office Suite)
• Collaboration – Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Functional Excellence – Good organizational skills and ability to follow directions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

General office setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal – with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books, or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers;

be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high,…