Technical Advisor - Maritime Cranes

Diagnose, adjust and repair port equipment such as harbor mobile cranes, reach stackers, ship cranes over the phone and via email. Provide technical support to service engineers and customers as needed. Assist service engineers, customers and spare parts department with part related questions. Provide technical training and support to service engineers and customers as needed. Travel to customer locations to provide the highest level of technical support when required. Maintains and operates the service department when the service manager is out of the office. Sets the positive example in punctuality and professional demeanor by respectful communication with all levels of staff, keeping work areas clean and orderly, and promoting safety regulations and all other company programs.

Responsibilities

  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  • Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
  • Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
  • Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges.
  • Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
  • Complete assigned paperwork as instructed.
  • Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods.
  • Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self follow established safety procedures.
  • Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.
  • Successfully complete factory authorized training.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Sculi and Crane Management software.
  • Prepare for jobs by checking parts and drawings for accuracy and completeness.
  • Complete jobs independently with little assistance from others.
  • Properly fill out working reports, hour’s reports, timesheets, hour’s overviews and expense reports.
  • Assist customers with troubleshooting and part related questions when needed.
  • Attends training sessions as required.
  • Maintains a minimum set of tools required for job performance.
  • Cares and maintains company tools, machines and equipment.
  • Maintains a positive attitude and role model for the other employees to follow.
  • Maintains company service literature, and maintains a high awareness of technical changes.
  • Assumes the lead person position.
  • Trains and/or mentors others in the department.

Competencies

Education and Experience:

High school graduate or GED or proof of equivalent qualification. At least 1+ year direct experience with Liebherr Maritime Cranes and experience in the field as a Technician/Service Engineer.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose Matrille.

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