Heavy Equipment Maintenance Manager

Dredging and Marine Construction Equipment Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

This field-based role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring equipment performs reliably, safely, and efficiently. If you thrive in dynamic, project-driven environments and are committed to safety excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance activities for dredging and heavy land-based equipment on active projects.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive maintenance, repairs, and servicing to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Monitor equipment condition, maintenance intervals, and lifecycle needs to prevent costly downtime.
• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance reports, logs, and documentation for compliance and performance tracking.
• Supervise and manage maintenance team members, including engineers, mechanics, and support staff.
• Assign tasks, prioritize workflows, and ensure all personnel are properly trained and adhere to safety standards.
• Enforce safety procedures across equipment, vessels, and work sites through routine inspections and hazard mitigation.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for complex equipment issues, applying expertise in dredging machinery, hydraulics, electrical systems, and engines.
• Manage parts inventory, ensuring availability of critical components, tracking restocking, and minimizing downtime.
• Prepare maintenance reports and performance updates for company management.
• Oversee maintenance costs, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to optimize resources and equipment uptime.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in maintenance management within heavy equipment and marine construction settings.
• Technical certification or degree related to heavy equipment, hydraulics, or marine construction is preferred
• Strong technical skills in dredging equipment, hydraulics, electrical systems, and diesel engines.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance crews in a field environment.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement cost-effective improvements.