Master Data Specialist - Engineering

We are the largest port operator in the UK, with 21 ports around the country stretching from Kings Lynn to Troon. With a wide customer base, handling various cargoes handling over more than a quarter of all the ports industry volumes, we provide support for over half the UK’s offshore wind and catalyse investment, good jobs and prosperity in coastal communities. This is enabled in part by our Engineering teams who work to maintain and improve our equipment and assets ensuring continual availability for our Operations teams. A key factor within this is our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) which allows our engineering technicians and management to have correct, accurate data in real time. We're currently transitioning between CMMS's and are looking for a Data Specialist to join our Central function as a Master Data Specialist on a Fixed Term Contract basis. We're transitioning from Mainsaver to SAP, and ideally we'd love someone with hands on experience with both softwares. 

You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams and the Asset Information Working Group to uphold Associated British Ports (ABP)'s engineering data governance practices, and will play a key part in the EAM implementation project, standardising information as multiple regional databases are consolidated into one EAM system. By enforcing common data standards and controls, this role helps improve data quality (e.g. 100% field completeness) and eliminate re-work in maintenance planning, enabling confident, data-driven decision-making.

Why should you make ABP your first Port of call?

-  Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade

-  Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

-  You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

-  Receive competitive salary and benefits package

-  Get support for training, personal development and further education

-  Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities 
-  Master Data Entry & Maintenance: Create, update, and maintain engineering master data records in the EAM system, including asset registers, asset hierarchy relationships, maintenance plans, and spare parts' inventory. 

-  Data Quality Governance: Implement data quality control measures and ongoing data cleansing processes to assure that engineering data remains accurate, consistent, and reliable. 

-  Support EAM System Implementation: Serve as a key data expert in the new EAM implementation project. Work with the project team to migrate legacy data from the existing system, verifying that migrated asset and maintenance records meet quality criteria. Identify any data gaps or inconsistencies during migration (for example, legacy records missing required fields or using old codes) and coordinate cleansing or enrichment of that data prior to go-live. 

-  Assist in the development and use of data cleansing tools or templates (aligned with defined engineering standards) to streamline the cleanup of large data sets. After go-live, continue to support data-related project tasks, ensuring a smooth transition of engineering teams to the new system with high-quality data.

-  Monitoring & Reporting: Utilise data quality dashboards and reports to monitor key data quality indicators (such as data completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness) on an ongoing basis. 

-  Regularly report on the status of engineering master data – for example, by providing metrics on percentage of fields complete, number of duplicate records, or compliance with naming conventions. 

-  Highlight any risks or issues (like a drop in data accuracy or backlog of updates) to management.

Skills & Experience
-  Must possess good analytical skills necessary for the daily analysis and evaluation of data with a keen eye and attention to detail.

-  Must possess a data governance mindset to embed and maintain engineering data.

-  Must be proficient in the use of data related tools such as Excel, PowerBI and SQL databases with the use of advanced functions of the same in order to manipulate and transform data.

-  Experience of asset data management and maintenance in an asset intensive industry.

-  Ability to develop cooperative and constructive working relationships demonstrating strong communication skills.

-  Track record of managing asset data in relation to physical infrastructure and equipment in an accredited management system. (Ideal) 

-  Experience of working with assets in a Computerised Maintenance Management System or Enterprise Resource Planning system. (Ideal) 

Ideally you'll be based in the Humber region near our Ports in Immingham or Hull, however we are flexible around the location and happy for the right person to be based in any of our major port locations. The role will involve a high level of travel at the start of the project in order to meet with key stakeholders across the business, this will reduce over time but occasional travel will still be essential. 

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. 

This is a Fixed Term Contract estim.ated to run for approximately 14 months with potential to run longer based on project lifecycle. Closing date for the role is 9th February. 

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

abprecruitment@abports.co.uk