Crane Maintenance Supervisor

**Job Title: Crane Maintenance Supervisor** **Location:** Wilmington, Delaware **Department:** Maintenance & Engineering **Reports To:** Crane Maintenance Manager **FLSA Status:** Full-Time, Exempt **Position Summary** The Crane Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the inspection, repair, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep of all container handling cranes at the terminal, including Ship-to-Shore (STS) gantry cranes, and Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of cranes to support continuous terminal productivity and operational uptime. **Key Responsibilities** **Maintenance Oversight** - Supervise daily maintenance activities for all crane systems and related equipment. - Coordinate and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs. - Oversee diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control system issues. - Review service records and logs; ensure compliance with OEM maintenance recommendations. **Team Leadership & Safety** - Lead a team of crane technicians, mechanics, and electricians. - Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor performance and work quality. - Promote and enforce a culture of safety in compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and terminal safety standards. - Conduct regular toolbox talks, safety briefings, and incident investigations. **Operational Coordination** - Liaise with terminal operations, planning, and equipment control to minimize crane downtime and maintenance disruptions. - Maintain clear communication channels between shifts and departments. - Support commissioning, upgrades, and integration of new cranes or crane systems. **Inventory & Procurement** - Manage spare parts inventory and requisition necessary components and consumables. - Work with procurement teams to source parts, tools, and service contractors. **Technical Documentation & Reporting** - Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). - Prepare reports on equipment performance, maintenance trends, and KPIs for management. - Assist in developing technical documentation, SOPs, and maintenance schedules. **Required Qualifications** - Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. - Strong understanding of **mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems** for heavy equipment and/or cranes. - Ability to **diagnose and troubleshoot** issues using diagnostic tools, manuals, and digital systems. - Familiarity with **preventive maintenance schedules** and **repair documentation**. - Proficiency with **maintenance management systems** (CMMS) and Microsoft Office. - Experience **managing a team of mechanics/technicians**, including scheduling, assigning work, and evaluating performance. - Skilled in **recordkeeping** for maintenance logs, repair history, and inventory management. - Must have or meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a TWIC. **Preferred Qualifications** - Five years of maintenance experience with container cranes (STS, RTG, RMG), and two years in a supervisory or team lead capacity. - An understanding of crane electrical systems, PLCs, drives, gearboxes, motors, and hydraulics. - Proficiency in maintenance software (CMMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and crane diagnostics tools. - Experience working in a unionized maritime environment or container terminal. - Familiarity with crane OEMs such as ZPMC, Liebherr, Konecranes, or Kalmar. - Knowledge of port logistics systems and container handling operations. **Work Environment & Physical Requirements** - Exposure to loud noise, heights, confined spaces, and maritime outdoor conditions. - Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and work on elevated platforms. - Availability for shift work, emergency call-outs, weekends, and holidays.