Overhead Crane Technician

GULF ISLAND LLC; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island LLC in Houma, Louisiana, is seeking an Overhead Crane Technician responsible for inspection, preventive maintenance and repair of overhead lifting systems to keep operations safe and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and repairing motors, control systems and heavy components. Must have at least 2 years of crane experience and be able to pass background checks. Outdoor shop environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with overhead cranes mechanics and diagnostics.
• Reading electrical schematics and diagnosing issues.
• Ability to repair motors, control systems and heavy crane components.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and load tests.
• Read schematics, program variables and repair crane controls.
• Repair or replace gears, bearings, wire ropes, hooks and brakes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Overhead cranes

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Voltage meters

Pliers

Screwdrivers

Job description

Overhead Crane Technician

Gulf Island Houma, Louisiana, United States

About this position

Description:

The Overhead Crane Technician is responsible for the inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of overhead industrial lifting systems. The Technician is responsible for ensuring overhead cranes operate safely and comply with all safety standards to minimalize down time.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance, load test, root cause analysis and electrical troubleshooting
• Read electrical schematics , program variables and repair motors, festoons, pendant controls and hand-held controls
• Repair or replace heavy components such as gears, wheel bearings, wire ropes, hook blocks and brakes
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years experience with overhead cranes mechanics and diagnostics
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Voltage meters, pilers, screw drivers and all other tools used in the maintenance of Overhead Cranes.

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors in a shop. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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