Crane Maintenance Supervisor

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.

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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

• 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.

• Must have a TWIC or meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a TWIC.

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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.