Foreman Maintenance

Foreman

Step into a high-impact leadership role where no two days are the same. As a Foreman, you will be at the center of a fast-moving port and logistics operation, driving the performance and reliability of the equipment and infrastructure that keep business moving. From leading preventive maintenance initiatives to responding to operational demands in real time, you'll champion safety, efficiency, and innovation while helping maximize uptime and power the success of terminal operations every day.

What your day looks like as a Foreman:

• Supervise, assign, and coordinate daily tasks for maintenance technicians and mechanics
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to the team
• Ensure shift coverage and prioritize urgent breakdowns or operational needs
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and reinforce safety expectations
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment (forklifts, reach stackers, loaders, excavators, hoppers, crane buckets and hoppers)
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Ensure timely repair of equipment to minimize operational downtime
• Review work orders and ensure accurate completion and documentation

Enforce strict adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements

Conduct inspections to ensure equipment meets safety and operational standards

Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions

Promote a strong safety-first culture across the maintenance team

Coordinate with operations to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption

Assist in planning preventative maintenance programs and equipment servicing schedules

Communicate equipment status and repair timelines to management

Monitor parts, tools, and supply usage

Coordinate with procurement for ordering replacement parts and materials

Ensure proper use and care of maintenance tools and equipment

To succeed as a Foreman you must have:

• 2-3 years of experience in industrial or heavy equipment maintenance (port, marine, warehousing, or logistics environment preferred)
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead hand role
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, or terminal handling equipment considered a strong asset
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is an asset
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

High attention to safety and detail

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure in a 24/7 operational environment

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is an asset depending on location

Industrial outdoor/port environment

Shift work, including evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call rotation

Exposure to heavy equipment, noise, and varying weather conditions

At LOGISTEC, we want to be a global multi-purpose terminal operator and logistics service provider, driving solid results through safety, collaboration and excellence. We pride ourselves on building and sharing our expertise in order to contribute to the success of our customers and our communities. Our people are dedicated to finding solutions that support reliable supply chains and protect our environment and our water resources.

Diversity helps us grow, while inclusion and accessibility move us forward. When everyone is included, without exception, we can achieve great things together. This is why we continue to strengthen our commitment to pay equity, inclusive hiring and development, and creating environments that are accessible to all.