The Overhead Crane Technician is responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of overhead cranes and related weight-handling equipment. This role ensures compliance with Navy and Marine Corps standards while maintaining a high level of service quality, efficiency, and technician development. The technician will perform independent inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs while coordinating with supervisors and customers to ensure successful service delivery.

• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company, industry, and government regulations.

• Maintain the integrity, safety, and reputation of the company.

• Professionally represent the company and communicate effectively with customers.

• Perform inspections, load tests, and preventive maintenance on weight-handling equipment.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and structural crane components, including:

- Mechanical: Gears, wheel bearings, wire rope, hook blocks, brakes, driveshafts.

- Electrical: Festoons, pendants, wireless controllers, disconnects, fuses, runway 

electrification, control components, motors.

- Structural: End stops, structural member deformation, weld inspections, runway 

structure assessments.

• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot crane system issues.

• Develop estimates for electrical, mechanical, and structural component-level repairs.

• Document inspection findings and repairs in compliance with company and industry standards.

• Understand crane terminology, components, and operation.

• Perform OSHA and NAVFAC P-307 inspections and ensure compliance with industry standards 

such as OSHA, ASME, ANSI, CMAA, MHIA, and EM-385.

• Maintain accountability for assigned equipment and tools.

• Continuously develop technical knowledge and obtain required certifications.

• Assist in training and mentoring Assistant Technicians.

 

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Overhead Crane Inspector, Service Technician, or a related field.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and structural crane 

components.

• Strong understanding of OSHA, ASME, ANSI, CMAA, MHIA, and EM-385 safety and operational standards.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings.

• Strong computer skills for reporting, documentation, and project tracking.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to work at heights up to 130 feet.

• Willingness to travel overnight as required.

• Ability to work independently. 

 

• Knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps weight handling equipment programs.

• Experience with NAVFAC P-307 inspections and compliance.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

• Level II NDT Inspector in magnetic particle and dye penetrant methods. 

• AWS certified welder. 

• Factory training in crane control systems.

• Licensed forklift and manlift operator.