Overhead Crane Mechanic - Port Allen, LA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Port Allen (LA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with matching

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Altrad Sparrows in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Mechanic to support maintenance and repair of onshore and offshore cranes. You will read diagrams, troubleshoot, and repair crane components.

Candidates should have technical knowledge of pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems, strong communication, a valid driving record, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a safety-first culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Understand the basic operations of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems, including machinery alignment and rigging principles.
• Experience in a service-related field, with a focus on electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and good depth perception.
• Must have completed mandated field hours and demonstrate competency in the role.
• Familiarity with crane rigging procedures is essential.
• Maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to perform tasks independently and efficiently.

Responsabilités

• Interpret diagrams, schematic drawings, and service manuals to establish work procedures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair overhead cranes, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Repair hoists and various pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Continuously enhance knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems through ongoing training, industry workshops, and technical literature.
• Implement a preventative maintenance program for both onshore and offshore cranes.
• Monitor competitive activities and contribute positively to the company’s image and reputation.
• Manage and maintain assigned tools and equipment effectively.
• Adhere to driving guidelines for the assigned company vehicle.
• Accurately identify all types of crane components.
• Identify and request necessary replacement parts to facilitate repairs.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Understand and comply with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor, within the physical constraints of the role.

Connaissances

Technical knowledge

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

Communication skills

Field hours competency

Rigging procedures

Driving record

Independence

Description du poste

Built on expertise. Trusted for 50 years. Delivery assured — every time.

Altrad Sparrows is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations and maintenance services to the offshore energy, industrial and renewables markets. We specialize in delivering structured and tailored solutions to meet our clients' lifting, mechanical handling, and fluid power requirements, whether that's on a drilling rig, a fixed offshore platform, or an onshore refinery, port, power station or manufacturing facility.

With over 65,000 people across 50+ locations worldwide, we work around the world, around the clock, combining global reach with the network, knowledge and responsiveness of a local specialist. Our in-house engineering capability spans mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural and integrity disciplines, giving us the depth to take on complex, safety-critical challenges others can't.

Our 'above all, one standard' commitment to quality and safety means our clients can count on consistent, high performance — every time, everywhere.

Safety. Quality. People. These are the foundations we've built on for 50 years, and the values that will drive us forward.

Position: Overhead Crane Mechanic, Baton Rouge, LA

Main Responsibilities:

• Technical Reading: Interpret diagrams, schematic drawings, and service manuals to establish work procedures.
• Inspection and Repair: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair overhead cranes, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Component Repair: Repair hoists and various pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Knowledge Maintenance: Continuously enhance knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems through ongoing training, industry workshops, and technical literature.
• Preventative Maintenance: Implement a preventative maintenance program for both onshore and offshore cranes.
• Market Awareness: Monitor competitive activities and contribute positively to the company’s image and reputation.
• Tool Management: Manage and maintain assigned tools and equipment effectively.
• Driving Compliance: Adhere to driving guidelines for the assigned company vehicle.
• Component Identification: Accurately identify all types of crane components.
• Parts Management: Identify and request necessary replacement parts to facilitate repairs.
• Documentation: Complete all paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Safety Compliance: Understand and comply with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor, within the physical constraints of the role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical Knowledge: Understand the basic operations of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems, including machinery alignment and rigging principles.
• Experience: Relevant experience in a service-related field, with a focus on electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, along with good depth perception.
• Field Competence: Must have completed mandated field hours and demonstrate competency in the role.
• Rigging Familiarity: Familiarity with crane rigging procedures is essential.
• Driving Record: Maintain a good driving record.
• Independence: Ability to perform tasks independently and efficiently.

WHY ALTRAD SPARROWS

We invest in our people, operate with integrity, and build careers — not just fill jobs.

Stable, growing industrial services company with a strong global footprint

Collaborative, safety-first culture with real investment in workforce development

Leadership visibility: This role reports directly to the Business Manager and influences shop-wide operations

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, referral program, and retirement plan.

Career Growth:

• Opportunities to advance within a global organization.

Core Values:

• Respect, Solidarity, Courage, Humility, and Conviviality — creating a positive and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

**Candidates applying for US based positions must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. **