Terminal Equipment Maintenance Lead

Logistec•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Logistec, a member of Enstructure, is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Lead to oversee equipment maintenance operations at its Baltimore marine terminal. The role leads ILA mechanics, partners with third-party maintenance contractors, and manages the terminal’s equipment maintenance program to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Its primary focus is team leadership, maintenance planning, and program oversight rather than hands-on mechanical repairs. The lead manages preventive maintenance, inspections, service intervals, repair planning, maintenance records, workforce assignments, vendor coordination, safety compliance, and cost control. The role works across the office, maintenance shop, and active terminal operations. Flexibility may be needed to support vessel schedules and respond to urgent equipment repairs.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in heavy equipment, diesel, industrial, or terminal equipment maintenance.
Strong understanding of diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Experience planning preventive maintenance and coordinating repair priorities.
Ability to supervise personnel, manage vendors, use computers, and solve problems.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to access and work at the terminal.

Nice To Haves

Experience in marine terminals, ports, stevedoring, material handling, industrial facilities, or logistics operations.
Familiarity with ILA-represented employees, collective bargaining agreements, or other unionized work environments.
Experience overseeing maintenance for forklifts, yard tractors, terminal tractors, and other heavy cargo-handling equipment.
Experience with maintenance budgets and vendor cost control.

Responsibilities

Manage preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, service intervals, and repair planning.
Track equipment downtime, repair history, maintenance completion, and recurring issues.
Set repair priorities based on safety, equipment condition, and terminal operating needs.
Maintain accurate equipment service records and maintenance documentation.
Manage daily work assignments and priorities for ILA mechanics.
Monitor productivity, work quality, task completion, and safe work practices.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and clear communication.
Coordinate contractors, dealerships, and service providers to ensure timely equipment repairs.
Review estimates, invoices, repair quality, costs, and vendor compliance with terminal safety standards.
Enforce safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, blocking, lifting, rigging, and PPE.
Remove unsafe equipment from service until it is appropriately repaired and released.
Support safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Monitor maintenance costs, parts usage, and outside repair expenses.
Coordinate parts purchasing, inventory management, and work order verification.
Report on maintenance performance and equipment status while supporting budgeting and replacement planning.