Crane Technician 2nd Class
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on5th Street, Seabrook, Harris County, Texas, 77586, United States
Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We are an organization committed to excellence, offering a diverse and inclusive work environment where you can embark on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact. By joining our team, you contribute to the advancement of a vital infrastructure hub.
This position is based at the Bayport Maintenance site and focuses on the critical upkeep of Port Houston's crane fleet. You will serve as a key technical resource, troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems to restore equipment to OEM standards. Your work ensures the continuous operation of wharf and RTG cranes, directly supporting the port's operational efficiency.
In this role, you will diagnose and repair complex machinery, including gearboxes, hydraulic systems, brakes, and engines. You will also handle electrical controls, circuits, switches, sensors, and motors. Success in this position requires a blend of hands-on technical skill and the ability to communicate service timelines effectively with Operations and Maintenance groups. You will be expected to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime to meet the dynamic operating requirements of the port.
To apply, please visit porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Before submitting, ensure your resume is saved in .doc or .pdf format and that your application is completed in full.
Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. We also strictly prohibit harassment based on these protected categories.
Work model: On-site
5th Street, Seabrook, Harris County, Texas, 77586, United States
Seabrook, Texas
Electrical Journeyman License. Knowledge of medium and high voltage switch gear. Ability to weld.
Skills: Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical Journeyman License, National Electrical Code, Electronic Troubleshooting, Control Circuits, DC Motor Maintenance, Ac Motor Maintenance, Power Distribution, Electricity.
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Our Story For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country. Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel. The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 private and eight public terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the U.S. The Port of Houston supports the creation of nearly 1.5 million jobs in Texas and 3.4 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $439 billion in Texas and $906 billion in economic impact across the nation.
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Experience
4+ yrs (Mid Level)
Education
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Job Type
Full-Time
