Field Supervisor - Ports

Konecranes; Sydney; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Employee share plans

Global training opportunities

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor - Port Solutions to lead crane service operations across Sydney. This hands-on technical leadership role involves detailed inspections, overseeing repairs and modernisations, and expert troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems on lifting equipment.

You will mentor technicians, manage field projects, ensure safety and quality reporting, and work closely with customers, planners, and internal teams to deliver reliable, compliant

Qualifications

• Electrical Licence or Mechanical Trade Qualification is essential.
• Strong crane, heavy equipment, or industrial service experience.
• Current and valid Driver Licence.
• Working at Heights competency.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket preferred.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian/NZ Standards.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
• Experience leading or supervising small teams on projects.
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage field operations.

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed inspections across all crane makes and models.
• Leading and supporting complex repairs, installations, and modernisation work.
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults on non-standard equipment.
• Delivering emergency breakdown response and problem-solving solutions.
• Planning, quoting, and recommending major repairs and upgrades.
• Managing and supporting larger field service projects.
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting technicians on site.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, safety reviews, and job documentation.
• Working closely with customers, planners, and internal support teams.

Education

Electrical Licence or Mechanical Trade Qualification (essential)

Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

We are seeking an experiencedField Supervisor - Port Solutionsto lead and support crane service operations across key customer sites in Sydney, NSW.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will carry out detailed crane inspections, oversee complex repairs and modernisations, and provide expert troubleshooting across electrical and mechanical systems on a wide range of lifting equipment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing detailed inspections across all crane makes and models
• Leading and supporting complex repairs, installations, and modernisation work
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults on non-standard equipment
• Delivering emergency breakdown response and problem-solving solutions
• Planning, quoting, and recommending major repairs and upgrades
• Managing and supporting larger field service projects
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting technicians on site
• Ensuring accurate reporting, safety reviews, and job documentation
• Working closely with customers, planners, and internal support teams
• Awareness of ISO 14001 & 45001 Standards

Why This Role Stands Out

• True field leadership role with hands-on technical involvement
• Exposure to complex crane systems and major modernisation projects
• Opportunity to mentor technicians and lead project delivery
• Strong variety across inspections, breakdowns, upgrades, and commissioning
• Key role in ensuring safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Electrical Licence or Mechanical Trade Qualification (essential)
• Strong crane, heavy equipment, or industrial service experience
• Current and valid Driver Licence
• Working at Heights competency
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket preferred
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian/NZ Standards
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
• Experience leading or supervising small teams on projects
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and manage field operations

Additional Information

• A generous base hourly rate of pay based on experience
• An opportunity to earn monthly bonuses by participating in our Employee Incentive plans
• An opportunity to share in the success of the Company by participating in our annual employee share plans
• To work with an extremely talented and passionate team of Technicians/ Specialists, locally, nationally and globally that you can tap into at any time to get support.
• Support and encouragement to develop your skills with local and global training opportunities available.
• A chance to work with world leading technology and processes that support you in the work you do.

Most of all though, you will have an opportunity to join a company that puts safety first, so you can relax, roll up your sleeves and do what you do best, knowing that we've got the same priorities as you.

Don't delay - join us. The view's pretty good from up here!

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.