What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Mechanic - Galveston, TX position at Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc.?
Equipment Mechanic
#25-0742
Compensation Range
$30.00 - $37.00
Onsite Status:
This role is fully Onsite
Location(s):
2228 Mechanic St, Galveston, Texas 77550, United States
Essential Job Responsibilities:
The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the daily inspection, malfunctions, repairs and rebuilds of lift equipment such as forklifts, all attachments, cranes, and company shop trucks.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversees maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Supports on the job projects including identifying all sources of equipment maintenance, fueling, repair and spare parts
- Must have the ability to operate and complete a daily inspection of bridges, all attachments, and other equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer's recommendations on equipment to ensure that it is safe and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
- Ensures that services provided are in compliance with all safety procedures.
- Analyze and diagnose any potential malfunctions, defects, damage or excessive wear.
- Repair or replace any malfunctioning components, parts and other mechanical equipment and subassemblies.
- Regularly test overhauled equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently.
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment using a variety of hoist, power and hand tools.
- Responsible for directing others who are engaged in cleaning and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
- Review Operator's Vehicle Condition Report before equipment is operated, to ensure there are no deficiencies that need to be addressed.
- Ensures accuracy while maintaining all equipment maintenance files and pre vessel check lists.
- Responsible for inventory control, maintaining minimum parts and supply orders, verifying receipts and containing cost for all equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety toe boots, protective hard hat, ear protection and safety glasses, when applicable.
- Maintain company values, rules, policies and procedures are met to fulfill the company mission, as well as productive relationships with customers and vendors.
- Responsible for special tasks requested by management and/or supervisor.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with other divisions of the company.
- All other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License and TWIC card.
- High School diploma or Vocational degree
- Management and/or some type of supervisory experience
- Advanced knowledge of maintenance industry from a vocational education institute, apprenticeship, on the job training and/or similar work experience.
- Some knowledge of the maritime industry preferred.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with a variety of individuals.
- Forklift, crane, and heavy machinery Certifications required.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Capabilities:
- Requires the ability to operate, maintain and repair large equipment and machinery to support operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Requires problem solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues
- Requires the ability to work alone as well as with outside vendors and other employees
- Requires the ability to follow instructions in a fast paced environment and be available to work varied hours and days
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, service companies, workforce and other staff
- Ability to work a "flexible" schedule to work extended hours and weekends when required or necessary.
- Requires the ability to analyze and trouble shoot problems and facilitate repair.
Work environment:
- Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings and nights.
- Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
- The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment
- The ability to drive 50%
- The ability to operate various types of equipment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $30 - $37