Port Crane Maintenance Lead (Shift-Based)

Michael Page; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a well-established organisation operating critical infrastructure assets to recruit a Maintenance Lead for port equipment. You will drive reliability, oversee heavy equipment and crane maintenance, and lead shift-based teams to ensure safe, timely execution.

You will coordinate with planning, prioritize critical activities, provide technical guidance, and maintain accurate records in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams and managing shift operations.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive reliability of critical port equipment and maintenance operations.
• Lead and manage all shift-based maintenance and repair activities for heavy equipment and crane operations.
• Allocate manpower, assign work orders, and monitor maintenance execution.
• Coordinate with planning teams to execute preventive and corrective maintenance programmes effectively.
• Evaluate equipment defects, assess operational risks, and prioritise maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Review maintenance records and ensure accurate documentation within the maintenance management system.
• Support process excellence and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Assist in spare parts planning, procurement requirements, and technical specification reviews.
• Manage workforce scheduling, leave planning, and resource allocation across shifts.
• Promote and enforce compliance with health, safety, environmental, and security standards, including toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Mainpac CMMS

Job description

Michael Page is partnering with a well-established organisation operating critical infrastructure assets to recruit a Maintenance Lead for port equipment. You will drive reliability, oversee heavy equipment and crane maintenance, and lead shift-based teams to ensure safe, timely execution.

You will coordinate with planning, prioritize critical activities, provide technical guidance, and maintain accurate records in the CMMS.