Crane Maintenance and Inspection Technician

The Crane Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Technician reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and collaborates closely with the Facilities Planner. This position is focused on cranes and other lifting equipment and is primarily responsible for conducting safe inspections, diagnosis, and repair. The technician must have a thorough understanding of the mechanics of cranes and other lifting equipment to perform the work safely, timely, and with quality.

Although the position is primarily field-oriented, this position will also require collaboration with the planner and the establishment of an effective and efficient preventative maintenance strategy.

REPORTING TO:

Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance

COLLABORATING WITH:

(Key Departments, External Groups)

Internal:

• Facilities Maintenance Team
• Electrical and Instrumentation Personnel
• Supervisors & Superintendents
• Technicians and Operators

External:

• Coordination/Collaboration with external Service Providers as necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily fieldwork with some office work for managing work orders, documentation, and collaboration with Planner (75% field, 25% office).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• ExemplifyCompany Values in all efforts and interactions while working in compliance with all MSHA safety guidelines and Mine policies and procedures
• Ensure that you are certified to execute the tasks/jobs assigned
• Develop daily reports with detailed information related to performed maintenance activities and remaining work
• Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing cranes or other lifting equipment
• Performing annual inspections on required equipment
• Assist with scheduling of cranes or other lifting equipment
• Able to work at high elevations
• Read/utilize schematics to support troubleshooting
• Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in a safe and proper working order
• Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner
• Knowledge in troubleshooting/repairing various equipment lines including but not limited to: Manitowac, Grove, Terex, National, Tadano, Broderson, Kobelco, Liebherr, Genio, Skyjack cranes, and aerial units
• Utilize SAP for work order management and documentation
• Utilize Microsoft Office software for documentation, organization, and communication
• Responsible for but not limited to all tasks/duties assigned or required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Certified Overhead Crane Technician

Preferred:

• NCCO or Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau Certified

YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5 years of experience in crane service, repair, and inspection

Preferred:

• 10 years of experience in crane service, repair, and inspection

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSA):

• General and specific knowledge of inspections and repair, with a strong background in crane function and operation, electrical, electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, and Pneumatics on mobile and overhead cranes
• Experience and knowledge of predictive and preventative maintenance processes and practices
• NCCO or Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau Certified preferred
• Proven ability to operate independently and in small multi-discipline teams
• Demonstrated leadership and self-motivation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Strong time management skills required
• SAP experience a plus
• Familiarity with mining and ore processing specific equipment a plus
• Intermediate computer skills, spreadsheets; Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
• Able to speak, comprehend, and write English