Crane Technician (RTS) - Arabi, LA

Associated Terminals•Arabi, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Technical Specialist (RTS) will work jointly with the Maintenance Manager, Rig Maintenance Specialists, and Operations Management to ensure compliance with the company’s Maintenance Management System (MMS) for assigned equipment and locations. The RTS must demonstrate the ability to identify and mitigate hazards, reducing the risk of personal injury or property damage for any jobs performed. The RTS will assist with the training and development of RMSs, and will be responsible for assisting and directing RMSs in troubleshooting both basic and complex maintenance matters for equipment assigned to the region. The RTS will assist the Maintenance Manager in auditing assigned locations to ensure compliance with the MMS. The RTS will be responsible for assisting and directing RMSs in performing both basic and complex repairs. The RTS will provide support to all other areas of the Company as required. The RTS must be able to review and provide guidance to RMSs related to faults generated by assigned equipment, including faults from cranes and mobile equipment. The RTS will be responsible for entering information into the Electronic Maintenance Management System as required. The RTS will assist in conducting failure analysis, determining root causes for incidents arising from maintenance-related incidents/failures. The RTS must be able to follow reporting requirements as required by management. Within an established authorization level, the RTS will secure parts and other consumables through the Company’s procurement system. Other tasks may be required by the Maintenance Chain of Command.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years in a maintenance role, preferably with a strong electrical background.
Prior experience as an industrial electrician.
Prior knowledge of Gottwald Crane functionality.
Completion of High School or GED required.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products.
Ability to utilize a computer, iPad or Surface Pro.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
Must be able to read/write/communicate in English.
Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of Gottwald Cranes, Hyundai Mobile Equipment, winch systems, wire rope and other rigging, as well as engines, PLCs, and electrical systems.
Demonstrate radio professionalism in communications.
Thorough knowledge of reporting procedure.
Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.
Advocate of team concept.
Commitment to customer service.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Must comply with all operational directives and company policies.
Ability to report to designated maintenance locations to be dispatched by Maintenance Manager.
Must respond to all maintenance-related activity during the work week, including call-outs after hours.
Ability to work an “on call” status as part of a rotation to respond to maintenance matters during holidays and/or weekends.
TWIC (must be able to attain).
Must pass pre-employment drug tests as well as random drug screening.
Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driver’s record.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with the company’s Maintenance Management System (MMS) for assigned equipment and locations.
Identify and mitigate hazards to reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Assist with the training and development of Rig Maintenance Specialists (RMSs).
Assist and direct RMSs in troubleshooting basic and complex maintenance matters for equipment.
Audit assigned locations to ensure compliance with the MMS.
Assist and direct RMSs in performing basic and complex repairs.
Provide support to other areas of the Company as required.
Review and provide guidance to RMSs related to equipment faults, including those from cranes and mobile equipment.
Enter information into the Electronic Maintenance Management System.
Assist in conducting failure analysis to determine root causes for maintenance-related incidents/failures.
Follow reporting requirements as required by management.
Secure parts and other consumables through the Company’s procurement system within established authorization levels.
Perform other tasks as required by the Maintenance Chain of Command.