Crane Maintenance Technician

Join a dedicated team committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in the maritime industry. As a Rig Maintenance Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and safety of critical equipment and systems. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced professionals, contribute to a culture of safety, and develop your technical and leadership skills in a dynamic environment. The role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with various teams to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work jointly with the Crane Manager to ensure compliance with the company’s Maintenance Management System (MMS) for assigned equipment.
• Identify and mitigate hazards to reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage.
• Support and adhere to all safety policies and procedures during maintenance activities.
• Conduct and document pre-use inspections of assigned equipment in collaboration with operations team members.
• Maintain accurate records in the Electronic Maintenance Management System (EMMS) for all maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with the Crane Manager to implement preventative, predictive, and condition-based maintenance schedules.
• Ensure maintenance status boards are current and accurate for all assigned assets.
• Manage inventory of consumable maintenance items, including ordering, receiving, and stocking as required.
• Maintain organized and secure storage areas for maintenance inventory and tools.
• Coordinate with shore-based maintenance personnel and follow up on service requests as needed.
• Investigate downtime events, determine root causes, and document findings as required.
• Troubleshoot and perform or coordinate repairs to assigned assets, working with team members, vendors, and other maintenance personnel.
• Enhance the training of operations team members to ensure proper knowledge of roles and responsibilities.
• Inspect all deck rigging and wire rope as required.
• Maintain and inspect the Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) as needed.
• Develop procedures with the Crane Manager to ensure adherence to maintenance policies and schedules during absences.
• Utilize available downtime to perform pre-use, daily, and scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Assist with monitoring other assets when personnel are on vacation or during scheduled time off.
• Communicate with vendors to request or schedule troubleshooting or repairs as authorized.
• Provide reports as required by the Maintenance department.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork, planning and executing tasks safely and efficiently.
• Promote a team-oriented environment and ensure adherence to company policies and operational directives.
• Perform any other tasks as required by the Maintenance Chain of Command.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to use computers, iPads, or Surface Pro devices.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Basic math skills.
• Professional radio communication skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting for Gottwald Cranes, Hyundai Mobile Equipment, Wintech winch systems, wire rope, rigging, engines, PLCs, and electrical systems.
• Ability to participate in pre-job safety meetings and remain on-site as required.
• Willingness to respond to maintenance activities during the week, including after-hours calls, and work “on call” as part of a rotation (including holidays and weekends).
• Ability to work at various heights and in confined spaces, utilizing fall arrest systems and harnesses.
• Physically fit to perform essential job functions safely.
• Commitment to customer service and a team-oriented work environment.

Work Environment

• Work in all weather conditions, including hot, cold, and rainy environments.
• Perform duties at different elevations and in areas with varying noise levels (hearing protection may be required).
• Exposure to dust, requiring use of masks or respirators as needed.
• Work around light to heavy equipment, vehicles, materials, and tools.
• Rotational shift work required; may involve working twelve or more hours per day as needed.
• Physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, eyewear, safety vests, gloves, masks/respirators, and steel-toe boots must be worn as required.