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In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

At Ports America, the Electro-Mechanical Crane Manager will provide support for the staff handling technical repairs for the Crane Maintenance Department.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it’s on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations. Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don’t just move cargo; we drive the nation’s economic engine!

Essential Duties:

• Ensures that the electro-mechanical maintenance and repair of cranes are done in a timely and cost-effective manner, with consideration given to quality and longer duration of equipment.   
• Supervising the maintenance and repair of all the site cranes and their supporting equipment and parts (electrical, electronic, and mechanical).
• Ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable working condition, in accordance with the planned preventive maintenance program and to identify and rectify repetitive problems.
• Monitors warranties and ensure claims under warranty are filed.
• Ensure that breakdowns are corrected promptly and to make sure that follow-up work is undertaken.
• Ensures that repair work does not adversely affect the services to the customer.
• Liaise with planning for the scheduling of maintenance program and to provide feedback with a goal to continual improvement.
• Recommend and develop equipment overall and improvement modification.
• Orders spare parts for the department and assists Procurement in location and pricing of spare parts.
• Supervising subcontractors work on-site and any major projects or repairs.
• Prepares estimating for damages/repairs and makes a report and submit.
• Provides supervision and direction for the crane maintenance staff including the following.
• Offers direction and instruction to subordinate staff, providing regular feedback. 
• Organizes daily work schedule.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed and safety gear is used appropriately.
• Counsel subordinates, up to and including discipline or termination recommendations.
• Ensures that technical knowledge of staff is updated as needed.
• Follows labor contract requirements with respect to union personnel.
• Follows company management policies and procedures in the application of managing subordinates.
• Manages department budget within guidelines and annual goals.
• Provides complete and accurate reports to management.
• Assists Engineering Director with special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Working Attributes:    

• Climb up and down a ladder on a vessel multiple times within a shift.
• Work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions.
• Work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering,
• Experience may be substituted for educational requirements at the college level.

• Experience with electronic, hydraulic, and or mechanical equipment.
• Experience with PLC logic

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of maintenance and repair of quay cranes, rubber-tired gantry cranes, spreaders, in general.
• Knowledge of general engineering principles covering mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering.
• Requires overall general knowledge of terminal operations, especially the coordination of cranes with vessel activity.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications.
• Requires a wide range of knowledge in PLC and drive control systems and overall container cranes’ control and mechanical system.
• Working knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles, with the ability to influence other team members in a positive way and lead a department of trades and or union workers.
• Must be familiar with OSHA, National Electrical Code, and all other regulations, such as welding and electrical standards, that are required, both locally and at the state and federal level.
• Requires a high level of planning and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Requires excellent problem-solving skills, especially technical problems of a highly complex nature.
• Requires ability to use computerized software system(s), specifically those designed for maintenance and repair of cranes.
• Exceptional time management, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment.

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 Maryland Pay Transparency: $105k - $115k per year 

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