Crane Maintenance Supervisor

PSA Penn Terminals; Baldwin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn-Terminals, Inc. is seeking a Crane Maintenance Supervisor to lead the safe operation and maintenance of STS and RTG cranes at our East Coast container terminal. You will manage preventive maintenance, data capture, and cost controls while supervising the union workforce and ensuring high productivity.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and data analysis skills, with a focus on safety, compliance, and efficient use of maintenance software. Competitive benefits and salary offered.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience - high school diploma or GED required; college degree a plus.
• Two to five years of experience managing a maintenance team or equivalent.
• Experience in a large organization with middle-management exposure and high-visibility projects.
• Knowledge of local and overseas parts suppliers for container cranes.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in international logistics and marine terminals.
• Excellent office computer skills: data capture, reporting and inventory monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and enforce safe work practices across the organization.
• Centralize data entry for labor hours, breakdowns, and preventive maintenance observations.
• Assist in developing a highly efficient Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Analyze engineering costs and other metrics to improve cost and productivity.
• Provide management with timely data on process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in the procurement process and keep records up to date.
• Plan preventive maintenance for existing and new equipment.

Job description

Description

Crane Maintenance Supervisor

ABOUT THE JOB:

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Crane Maintenance Supervisor with the skills, energy, and leadership ability to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations through the effective planning and management of available resources. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful East Coast container terminal. We offer a competitive salary, annual performance-based incentives, comprehensive medical benefits for employees and their families, a contributory 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional training and career development.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of the Crane Maintenance Supervisor ensures that all STS and RTG cranes operate safely and efficiently, maintains compliance with preventive maintenance guidelines, ensuring data is accurately captured for reporting and supervising the union labor force. The position will ensure that all costs including parts and labor related to maintenance are entered correctly into the maintenance software program by the department Supervisors daily. The position also will be assisting in the management information system comprising of KPI/KPOs and in achieving the goals and objectives as laid out. It’s also essential that union employees remain on task and perform work in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a leader in terms of driving safety through the organization.
• Centralize all data entry related activities including, but not limited to, labor hours, breakdown records, and preventative maintenance observations.
• Assist in developing a highly efficient Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Data analysis on engineering costs and other organizational metrics to improve both cost and productivity in the organization.
• Support management with relevant and timely data regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of various processes in the organization.
• Assist in procurement process and keep records up to date.
• Assist in planning preventative maintenance on existing and new equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or Experience - high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. College degree a plus but not mandatory.
• Two to Five years of experience in managing a team of individuals in an equipment maintenance environment.
• Experience in large organization in the middle management role and high visibility projects.
• Knowledge of local and overseas parts suppliers for container cranes.
• Experience working in a Union environment.
• Experience in international logistics and/or marine terminals.
• Excellent office computer skills: record capturing, reporting and inventory monitoring.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Basic industrial office working environment.
• Workshop working conditions and on site during all weather conditions.
• Ability to work from heights, top of cranes, ladders, scaffolds and lifts.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Being on call 24/7 in the event of emergencies.
• There will be requirements to work weekends, holidays and nights, as per Terminal operational requirements.
• May have to work in areas where noise is moderate.
• PPE safety vest, safety glasses, hearing protection and work boots with a safety toe.

HOURS OF WORK:

This position is regularly from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, the incumbent will need to be available when needed. The position may include work during weekends and in overtime period as per the demands of the equipment maintenance.

Working in overtime will be required from time to time without notice.

COMPENSATION:

Permanent, full-time salaried position with an attractive benefits package.