Overhead Crane Technician: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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 in Houma, LA, seeks an Overhead Crane Technician responsible for inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial lifting systems to ensure safe, compliant operations and minimize downtime.

The role involves reading electrical schematics, repairing motors and controls, replacing heavy components, and performing routine load testing under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with overhead crane mechanics.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Overhead crane maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voltage meters

Job description

Gulf Island in Houma, LA, seeks an Overhead Crane Technician responsible for inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial lifting systems to ensure safe, compliant operations and minimize downtime.

The role involves reading electrical schematics, repairing motors and controls, replacing heavy components, and performing routine load testing under supervision.