Crane Maintenance Shop Foreman

Delaware River Stevedores, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware River Stevedores, Inc. seeks a Crane Maintenance Shop Foreman to lead a team of ILA union technicians in electro-mechanical maintenance of mobile harbor cranes and future STS cranes.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and reliable crane performance. You will supervise on-site crane maintenance, coordinate with planning, manage spare parts, and ensure compliance with OSHA and NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of maintenance personnel.
• Experience with electro-mechanical crane systems and PLC logic.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC credential.
• Educational background in Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics.
• Willingness to work overtime and on-call when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ILA union technicians focused on crane maintenance.
• Supervise on-site maintenance and repair of cranes and related equipment.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed and safety procedures are adhered to.
• Coordinate spare parts procurement and liaise with planning for maintenance scheduling.
• Provide reports to management and drive continual improvement.

Skills

Leadership

PLC logic

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Electrical/electromechanical

Education

Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics background

Tools

PLCs

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Title: Crane Maintenance Shop Foreman

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance and Repair, the Crane Maintenance Shop Foreman is pivotal in leading a team of International Longshoreman Association (ILA) union employees focused exclusively on the electromechanical maintenance and repair of mobile harbor cranes and future ship-to-shore (STS) cranes. This role emphasizes stringent adherence to advanced preventative maintenance schedules and robust safety protocols, ensuring optimal crane performance and reliability. This is an ILA-presented position, and the successful candidate will be required to join the applicable ILA Local Union.

Ensures that the electro-mechanical maintenance and repair of cranes are done in a timely and cost-effective manner, with consideration given to quality and longer duration of equipment.

Supervising the maintenance and repair of all the site cranes and their supporting equipment and parts (electrical, electronic, and mechanical).

Ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable working condition, in accordance with the planned preventive maintenance program and to identify and rectify repetitive problems.

Ensure that breakdowns are corrected promptly and to make sure that follow-up work is undertaken.

Ensures that repair work does not adversely affect the services to the customer.

Liaise with planning for the scheduling of maintenance program and to provide feedback with a goal of continual improvement.

Recommend and develop equipment overall and improvement modification.

Orders spare parts for the department and assists Procurement in location and pricing of spare parts.

Supervising subcontractors work on-site and any major projects or repairs.

Provides supervision and direction for the crane maintenance staff.

Offers direction and instruction to subordinate staff, providing regular feedback.

Organizes daily work schedule.

Ensures safety procedures are followed and safety gear is used appropriately.

Ensures that technical knowledge of staff is updated as needed.

Provides complete and accurate reports to management by collecting and maintaining service and testing logs.

Assists Director of Maintenance and Repair with special projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Working Attributes:

Climb up and down a ladder on a crane multiple times within a shift.

Work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions.

Work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.

Work at heights over 100'.

Experience may be substituted for educational requirements at the college level.

Educational background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics.

Experience with electronic, hydraulic, and/or mechanical equipment.

Experience with PLC logic.

Obtain a TWIC.

Able to work overtime, including nights, weekends, holidays and take emergency calls when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical knowledge of maintenance and repair of quay cranes, rubber-tired gantry cranes, spreaders, in general.

Knowledge of general engineering principles covering mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering.

Requires overall general knowledge of terminal operations, especially the coordination of cranes with vessel activity.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications.

Requires a wide range of knowledge in PLC and drive control systems and overall container cranes' control and mechanical system.

Working knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles, with the ability to influence other team members in a positive way and lead a department of union workers.

Must be familiar with OSHA, National Electrical Code, and all other regulations, such as welding and electrical standards, that are required, both locally and at the state and federal level.

Requires a high level of planning and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.

Requires excellent problem-solving skills, especially technical problems of a highly complex nature.

Requires ability to use computerized software system(s), specifically those designed for maintenance and repair of cranes.