Stevedore Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager – Stevedoring Operations

Location: Houston, TX (With travel to Galveston, TX via company-provided vehicle)

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent placement

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Compensation: $105,000–$140,000/yr (salary-based, bonus tied to KPI performance)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the transformation of our stevedoring operations from a shop-based model to a maintenance-focused approach. This role is critical in driving operational improvements, ensuring compliance, and managing a small team across two key sites in Houston and Galveston.

The ideal candidate is a former technician who has grown into a mid-level management role, with strong maintenance management experience and the ability to lead union labor effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees employees, union, and subcontracted maintenance personnel across assigned sites. (Galveston, Houston, and Corpus Christi)
• Manages labor, equipment, materials, and schedules for all maintenance activities.
• Leads orientation, training, goal setting, and performance management for staff and contractors.
• Assesses and develops direct reports through structured practices and feedback.
• Collaborates daily with Terminal Manager to align maintenance and operational priorities.
• Coordinates with Operations to plan and adjust maintenance activities based on budget constraints.
• Participates in facility budget development and monitor maintenance-related expenditures.
• Fosters a positive team dynamic between Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Ensures continuous training and development of site associates.
• Partners with Human Resources to manage employee performance and complete reviews.
• Supervises subcontractor relationships and work execution.
• Enforces safety standards and ensure use of personal protective equipment per OSHA requirements.
• Maintains compliance with environmental regulations and EH&S standards.
• Prepares for and attend regulatory inspections.
• Ensures accurate documentation of maintenance plans, schedules, and work orders.
• Maintains manuals, SOPs, and workflow documentation.
• Manages inventory of site supplies and critical spare parts.
• Collaborates with engineering to improve system efficiency and consistency
• Performance Goal: Achieve 98% on-time completion of scheduled maintenance tasks and maintain 100% compliance with EH&S documentation standards within the first 12 months.
• Maintains availability for variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and emergency response; travels to outlying ports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the National Director, Maintenance Operations.

Must-Haves

Education:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year

college.

Experience:

• 7-10 years of supervisory experience in industrial

maintenance or operations.

Certifications:

• Must meet applicable state trade licensing requirements.

Licenses:

• Valid driver's license; valid TWIC card or ability to

obtain and maintain.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of facilities maintenance operations.
• Familiarity with EH&S regulations and OSHA standards.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems (Maximo preferred) and
• energy management systems.
• Understanding of maintenance documentation and workflow
• processes.
• Awareness of collective bargaining agreements and labor
• relations.
• Skills:
• Proficient in managing maintenance teams and subcontractors.
• Skilled in scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Effective communicator across departments and with external
• agencies.
• Capable of interpreting technical manuals, diagrams, and safety
• documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure and tight
• deadlines.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous
• improvement.

Nice-to-Haves

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field.

Additional Experiences:

• Experience in marine terminal operations or multi-site maintenance leadership.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with project planning and cost estimation.
• Understanding of regulatory inspection preparation and

compliance tracking.

Skills:

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster interdepartmental collaboration.
• Experience with vendor negotiation and contract oversight.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by leading operational improvements in a dynamic, collaborative environment. If you’re ready to take charge and drive change, we want to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,000 - $140,000