Senior Maintenance Mechanic Lead - Crane & PLC Expert

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. is seeking a Level IV maintenance lead with senior technical expertise to perform advanced troubleshooting, complex repairs, welding, crane maintenance, and mentoring junior mechanics.

You will lead a team, manage training programs, and ensure equipment remains aligned with OEM specifications and safety standards. Requires 3–5 years in crane/heavy equipment and TWIC or ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of crane or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, PLC programming, and diagnostics.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, service manuals, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability standards.
• TWIC card required or ability to obtain.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fueling, inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Complex mechanical repairs (hydraulic, pneumatic, brakes, hubs, drive/steer assemblies).
• Advanced troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, electronic, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Use diagnostic tools and software (Cummins, Volvo, PLC systems).
• Leadership: run training classes and mentor junior mechanics; assign work orders; monitor progress.

Skills

Electrical/electronic systems

PLC programming

Diagnostics

Schematic reading

Crane maintenance

Team leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cummins diagnostics

Volvo diagnostics

PLC diagnostic tools

Job description

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. is seeking a Level IV maintenance lead with senior technical expertise to perform advanced troubleshooting, complex repairs, welding, crane maintenance, and mentoring junior mechanics.

You will lead a team, manage training programs, and ensure equipment remains aligned with OEM specifications and safety standards. Requires 3–5 years in crane/heavy equipment and TWIC or ability to obtain.