Assistant Manager, Crane Maintenance

The Opportunity

The main objective of this position is to supervise daily team activities of mechanics in the maintenance and repair of various types of cranes and equipment that may include Ship-to-Shore cranes, remote/automated/piloted stacking cranes, trans-lifters, and shuttle trucks. 

What You’ll Do: Responsibilities

• Promotes safety awareness and ensures compliance with all security, safety (OSHA), and environmental regulations and policies within work areas at all times.
• Promotes Planning measures to ensure operational success.
• Responsible for assigning labor to each specific job as outlined by management. Coordinates with Schedulers on preventative and corrective crane repairs during the assigned shift. Exercises independent judgment to reassign labor as needed to execute repairs on equipment that comes down during the shift.
• Coordinates and plans emergent repairs that occur during the shift.
  
• Develops and maintains reports for all assigned tasks and work started and/or completed during the shift.
• Manages relationships with ILA partners working within workspace. Ensures compliance to labor contracts and agreements. Ensures that disciplinary actions are consistent with company policies, and administers disciplinary and performance improvement measures. 
  
• Provides ongoing feedback and coaches team members through issues or escalations.
• Exercises independent judgment to make efficient decisions to break for meals, “cut,” or “roll-through” labor in order to meet organizational goals.
• Recommends labor as needed to execute repairs on equipment that comes down during the shift.
• Documents work in record keeping systems (EAM, EA sheet, etc.) along with pass down notes between rotating shifts.
• Monitors work to ensure employees are following established crane maintenance guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinates assest availability within immediate department and partnering operational departments.
• Handles daily activites and works with other ACMs in a manner that drives operational excellence, continual improvement, and teamwork in accordance with organizational goals.
• Provides feedback to leaders and assists in decision-making.
• Accountable for identifying and ordering correct parts and scheduling repairs per best-known practices.
• Attends management meetings per rotation with other ACMs.
• Follows dress code policy for ACMs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The Port of Virginia is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year operation, schedule and location may vary based on the needs of the operation.

Who You Are: Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Continued education or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and Credentials

Valid driver’s license; Transportation Worker Identification Credential, Relevant Technical Certification required.

Work Experience

Five years of related experience required or Bachelor's degree in related field; One year of experience in leadership capacity required.

Skills

The ideal candidate excels in making quick, sound decisions in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and demonstrates strong ability to develop clear plans while driving efficient execution. They are a motivating leader who inspires others to achieve goals and consistently upholds high performance standards. This individual effectively prioritizes and manages multiple tasks to meet evolving departmental needs, while maintaining excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal abilities and the capacity to positively influence others are essential for success in this role.

You Should Know: Disclosures

The Port of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, disability or national origin. 

 Selected applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment background check which may include any of the following: Academic record and verification of education and/or certifications; Employment history (including references); Criminal history; Driving record; Fingerprinting; drug and alcohol testing, Fit for duty Physical, Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

 Selected applicant must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card). The Port of Virginia is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year operation, schedule and location may vary based on the needs of the operation.