Electro-Mechanical Technician

Holt Logistics Corp. • Philadelphia, PA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electro-Mechanical Technician works at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, operated by Greenwich Terminals LLC. The role troubleshoots, repairs, inspects, and maintains crane electrical and mechanical systems and related terminal equipment. The technician also assists with equipment modifications, follows preventive maintenance and lubrication schedules, and supports safe, accurate repair work and shop inventory tracking.

Work is performed in all types of weather, at extreme heights, and in cramped spaces, with continual exposure to high noise levels from cranes, ships, and truck engines. The job involves strenuous physical activity, including climbing, bending, and lifting tools or equipment weighing over 50 pounds. All safety rules and practices must be followed.

The position is covered by a union. Health coverage, retirement, and paid time off may be available under the applicable collective bargaining agreement; specific details are provided during the hiring process or upon request.

Requirements

• Significant experience with electrical control circuits for three-phase and single-phase power.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting techniques, computer and network skills, electrical test equipment, electrical components, basic electronics, circuit schematic analysis, and machine control concepts.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic schematics and equipment.
• Ability to work in all types of weather, at extreme heights, and in cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, including climbing, bending, and lifting tools or equipment weighing over 50 pounds.
• Must follow all safety rules and practices to ensure consistently safe performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical system defects and malfunctions to determine the type and extent of repairs needed.
• Analyze and troubleshoot relay logic, PLCs, electrical controls, networks, fiber optics, medium- and low-voltage power systems, hydraulic systems, and crane motor drives.
• Read and troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Repair crane hardware, including brake assemblies, integrated control modules, relay control circuits, generator controls, operator chairs, and container spreader bars.
• Perform equipment modifications, including work on DC drives, variable frequency drives, motors, gears, and festoons.
• Assist with replacing wire ropes, sheaves, crane wheels, and bearings.
• Perform and follow preventive maintenance and lubrication schedules.
• Perform daily and monthly crane inspections.
• Perform other mechanical duties as assigned.
• Operate cranes for testing and inspection purposes.
• Use crane diagnostic software to perform job functions.
• Communicate with operations, maintenance management, and other technicians about schedules, evaluations, and repairs.
• Maintain the shop and accurately track inventory needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure repairs are accurate and complete and maintain housekeeping.

Benefits

• Health coverage may be available under the applicable union collective bargaining agreement.
• Retirement benefits may be available under the applicable union collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid time off may be available under the applicable union collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed