Harbour Crane Maintenance Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Harbour Crane Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance and reliability of all harbour and yard cranes, including ship-to-shore (STS), rubber-tyred gantry (RTG), rail-mounted gantry (RMG), mobile harbour cranes (MHC), and other heavy lifting equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment availability, operational safety, and cost-effective maintenance strategies in line with industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise the preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of all harbour cranes and lifting equipment.
• Manage a team of technicians, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely and high-quality maintenance execution.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all crane systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and automation).
• Monitor crane performance, analyze failure trends, and implement improvement plans to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory regulations, including certification and inspection requirements.
• Oversee crane modernization, upgrades, and refurbishment projects in coordination with OEMs and third-party vendors.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, breakdowns, and spare parts inventory.
• Liaise with operations and planning teams to align maintenance activities with cargo handling schedules.
• Prepare budgets and cost estimates for maintenance operations, and manage spare parts procurement in coordination with the supply chain.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for major failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure staff training, competency development, and adherence to health and safety practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years of hands-on experience in crane maintenance within a port, terminal, shipyard, or similar heavy equipment environment.
• In-depth knowledge of STS, RTG, RMG, MHC cranes, and their associated control systems and components.
• Familiarity with PLCs, drive systems (Siemens, ABB, etc.), and automation technologies used in crane operations.
• Strong understanding of maintenance management systems (CMMS), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and asset management practices.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing technical teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant safety standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001) and crane certification regulations (e.g., ILO, LEEA, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Crane Inspection or Crane Maintenance (e.g., LEEA, API, OEM-certified programs).
• Experience with port automation and terminal operating systems (TOS).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and preventive maintenance audits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹85,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ratnagiri, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Shipping Industry or Harbour Crane

Work Location: In person