Electromechanical Crane Manager

Ports America; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports America seeks an Electro‑Mechanical Crane Manager to lead the Crane Maintenance Department, ensuring safe, reliable crane operations and compliant maintenance programs at the Baltimore facility.

You will oversee electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, manage budgets, and mentor staff while coordinating with procurement and planning to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (experience may substitute).
• Experience with electronic, hydraulic, and/or mechanical equipment.
• Experience with PLC logic.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and repair of all site cranes and supporting equipment (electrical, electronic, mechanical).
• Ensure electro‑mechanical maintenance and repair is timely and cost‑effective; prioritize quality and longevity.
• Monitor warranties and file warranty claims; coordinate with planning for maintenance scheduling.
• Provide supervision, direction, and feedback to crane maintenance staff; organize daily work schedule.
• Adhere to labor contract requirements regarding union personnel and manage department budget.
• Assist Engineering Director with special projects and provide accurate reports to management.

Skills

PLC logic

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Ports America is seeking an Electro‑Mechanical Crane Manager to support the Crane Maintenance Department in ensuring timely, cost‑effective maintenance, repairs, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties

• Ensure electro‑mechanical maintenance and repair of site cranes is timely and cost‑effective, prioritizing quality and equipment longevity.
• Supervise the maintenance and repair of all site cranes and supporting equipment (electrical, electronic, mechanical).
• Maintain equipment in safe and reliable working condition per preventive maintenance schedule and address recurring issues.
• Monitor warranties and file warranty claims.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly and oversee follow‑up work.
• Ensure repair work does not negatively impact customer service.
• Coordinate with planning for maintenance scheduling and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Recommend and develop equipment improvements and modifications.
• Order spare parts, collaborate with Procurement on location and pricing.
• Supervise subcontractor work on‑site and major repair projects.
• Prepare estimating reports for damages/repairs.
• Provide supervision, direction, and feedback to crane maintenance staff.
• Organize daily work schedule.
• Enforce safety procedures and gear usage.
• Counsel subordinates, including discipline or termination recommendations.
• Update technical knowledge of staff as needed.
• Adhere to labor contract requirements regarding union personnel.
• Apply company management policies in personnel management.
• Manage department budget within guidelines and annual goals.
• Provide accurate reports to management.
• Assist Engineering Director with special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Working Attributes

• Climbs ladder on a vessel multiple times per shift.
• Works in varying hot and cold climates.
• Works in hazardous environments where fast‑moving equipment may not be seen or heard.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (experience may substitute for education at the college level).
• Experience with electronic, hydraulic, and/or mechanical equipment.
• Experience with PLC logic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of quay crane, rubber‑tired gantry crane, and spreader maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering principles.
• Knowledge of terminal operations and coordination of cranes with vessel activity.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications.
• Expertise in PLC and drive control systems for container cranes.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence and lead a department of trades or union workers.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong planning, organizational, and detail orientation skills.
• Excellent technical problem‑solving skills.
• Computer proficiency with maintenance and repair software for cranes.
• Exceptional time management in fast‑moving environment.

Important Information

This job description is not exhaustive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations, or any other protected category.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Maryland Pay Transparency: $105k - $115k per year.