Director-Power Equipment - Seattle, WA

Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Power Equipment to oversee fleet operations and maintenance strategies. This role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance safety and optimize performance while aligning equipment needs with the company's growth objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in heavy vehicle maintenance, a strategic mindset, and the ability to adapt to new technologies, particularly in alternative fuel vehicles. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact on its operational efficiency and sustainability goals.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing commercial and heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Deep technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs fleet planning and maintenance policies across the organization.
• Develops maintenance and repair strategies while ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Operational Management

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

College Degree

Job description

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Director-Power Equipment

#24-0677

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Compensation Range

$130,000 - 180,000 per year

Onsite Status:

This role is fully Onsite

Location(s):

1131 SW Klickitat Way, Seattle, Washington 98134, United States

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The Director-Power Equipment provides direction and operational oversight of Top Picks, Side Picks, Empty Handlers, Reach Stackers, UTRs, Busses, Shuttles, Vans, Pick Ups and Light Vehicles across the global Carrix organization.

This leader will report directly to our Vice President, Chief Engineer and must be a team player willing to partner with corporate colleagues and union members to improve safety, optimize company financial performance, while advancing the company's environmental, social, and environmental goals.

• Directs the fleet planning, analysis, and maintenance policies across the organization (except cranes and vertical lift equipment) including Hostlers/UTRs, reach stackers, top picks, forklifts, vehicles, etc.


• Responsible for developing maintenance and repair/replacement strategies and monitoring safety compliance.


• Forecasts future equipment needs and develops budget and equipment acquisition plans.


• Ensures the efficient utilization of equipment across locations.


• Monitors and evaluates maintenance operations across all terminal locations to assess the operational efficiency and costs associated across locations.


• Standardizes processes and procedures to ensure optimal utilization of equipment, identifies equipment needs by locale, resolves issues or disputes associated with equipment-related matters across operating departments and other stakeholders.


• Develops departmental plans that align future power equipment needs with the organization's strategic directives, anticipated company growth, and the lifecycle of existing equipment.


• Forecasts future equipment needs and develops budget and equipment acquisition plans.


• Works with the Manager of Records and Standards to document all associated specifications, licenses, warranties, and service agreements for power-related equipment and support equipment.


• Collaborates with the Procurement department to minimize the life cycle cost of equipment and make maximal use of warranty benefits. standardizes the types of equipment used across the organization, looks for common vendors/service providers, maximizes deployment of equipment across locations, efficiently manages the supply of replacement parts, etc.


• Proactively builds relationships with key vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure availability of equipment, best pricing of equipment, favorable service agreement terms and knowledge of new types of equipment.


• Other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.


• Proven success and deep experience in managing commercial and heavy vehicle maintenance shops.


• Strong operational-level and tactical-level skills to allow for the analysis of operations, streamlining procedures, ensuring adherence to standards, etc., while also demonstrating a strategic perspective by anticipating future issues and trends.


• Maritime experience a major plus; transportation-related experience a plus.


• Military experience a plus.


• Bi-lingual English and Spanish capabilities a plus.


• Have a high level of energy, a positive attitude, and a servant style of leadership.


• Must demonstrate a deep technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems


• Must be knowledgeable about current industry trends, and best industry practices


• Must be conversant and excited about working with new technologies, especially alternative fuel vehicles


• Requires critical thinking skills, communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.


• Well-developed sense of business acumen and a track record of sound business judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

We are and Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, short term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers up to twelve weeks of paid maternity leave, when applicable, 5 days of paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Some employees may be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position. The company also provides an Employee Assistance Program.