Maintenance Manager (Houston / Baytown, TX)

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Baytown, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Crane LLC, a part of Marmon Holdings and backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Houston/Baytown location. Founded in 1954, Sterling Crane is a leader in the heavy lift industry, offering operated and bare rentals, sales, parts, and service with a large inventory of modern lifting equipment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with varied activities, enjoys working on multiple projects, and has a technical and analytical focus. The position allows for authoritative decision-making within a defined span of control, adhering to quality standards, policies, and procedures. The company offers the benefits of a growing U.S.-based company combined with the strength and stability of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of management experience over multiple maintenance facilities in different jurisdictions / states / countries.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
Strong background and demonstrated knowledge of mechanical operations of cranes and Class A tractors and trailers.
Strong Background in various regulatory fields: FMCSA, OSHA, ASME, DOT.
Demonstrated history of evaluating, developing, and implementing maintenance programs.
Must be dependable and punctual in attendance with a good work ethic and interpersonal skills.
Above average communication skills: must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years (crane and heavy lift industry) preferred.
Formal OEM training and/or education in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate schedules and workflow of the maintenance team.
Regularly communicate about work progress, concerns, and questions.
Monitor workload and counsel employees on work-related issues.
Coordinate with and assist other departments as required.
Update relevant maintenance documentation in FCC to support sites across Sterling USA.
Work with the cross-functional team to develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation across Sterling Crane USA.
Coordinate, maintain, and manage the Preventive Maintenance program.
Ensure accurate fleet maintenance, repair, and inspection records are maintained.
Ensure all documentation is archived and audit-ready.
Provide fleet reports as requested by executive management.
Work with MCS purchasing to standardize purchasing suppliers.
Contain maintenance and supply costs through procurement and inventory controls.
Enforce multi-shop compliance of OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, and other federal rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Develop KPI for monitoring the effectiveness of the maintenance program.
Evaluate/implement various programs for monitoring fleet maintenance, costs, and telematics.
Lead and manage a team of crane maintenance technicians.
Assign tasks, monitor work performance, and provide training and development.
Conduct regular team meetings to discuss maintenance schedules, issues, and improvements.
Work with Maintenance Department/Management from other Companies within MCS as required.
Establish and monitor the maintenance budget.
Develop and maintain relationships with OEM service/parts departments.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required.