Crane Engineering Supervisor South Harbor Manila

Michael Page

Metro Manila

On-site

PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Night differential allowances

Overseas opportunities for OFWs

Job summary

Michael Page in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to oversee crane maintenance and reliability within a 24/7 port environment. You will lead a team of technicians, drive preventive maintenance, and minimize downtime while ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates are licensed engineers with leadership in heavy equipment and industrial assets, with background in ports, shipyards, mining, or manufacturing.

Qualifications

Licensed mechanical or electrical engineer with leadership experience.
Experience in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment or industrial assets.
Background in ports, terminals, shipyards, mining, steel, manufacturing, or power generation.
Strong troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and root cause analysis.
Willing to work in a shifting, 24/7 operations environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance and repair activities for port and crane equipment.
Ensure completion of preventive maintenance programs and work orders.
Monitor technician performance and compliance with standards.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
Act as shift manager in the absence of senior leadership.
Record maintenance activities and downtime data in maintenance systems.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Shift management

Education

Licensed Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer

Tools

Maintenance Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Gain hands-on experience with large-scale cranes & heavy equipment
Lead maintenance teams & contribute to the success of a critical 24/7 operation.

About Our Client

Join a leading ports and logistics organization operating some of the country's most critical trade gateways. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to support crane maintenance and reliability operations within a highly specialized port environment.

Job Description

This role is ideal for licensed engineers with leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance, port operations, shipyards, mining, power generation, steel, or manufacturing industries. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, improving maintenance processes, and leading a team of technicians in a 24/7 operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Supervision

Supervise maintenance and repair activities for port and crane equipment.
Ensure completion of preventive maintenance programs and work orders.
Monitor technician performance and compliance with maintenance standards.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
Act as shift manager in the absence of sr leadership.
Record maintenance activities, equipment breakdowns, and repair details within maintenance systems.

Parts Planning & Management

Prepare spare parts requisitions and technical specifications.
Support inventory optimization and parts standardization initiatives.
Coordinate with suppliers and OEMs to improve parts management processes.

Reliability & Root Cause Analysis

Conduct technical investigations on recurring equipment failures and prolonged downtime.
Support reliability improvement initiatives and preventive maintenance programs.
Identify corrective actions to improve equipment availability and operational efficiency.

Safety & Compliance

Promote a strong safety culture across engineering operations.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and security standards.
Address safety observations and maintenance-related risks in a timely manner.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

Licensed Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer.
Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment or industrial assets.
Background in ports, terminals, shipyards, mining, steel, manufacturing, power generation, or similar industries.
Strong troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and root cause analysis capabilities.
Willing to work in a shifting operations environment.

Location & Work Setup

South Harbor, Manila

What's On Offer