Dredging and Marine Construction Equipment Maintenance Manager

Dredging and Marine Construction Equipment Maintenance Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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Freeport, TX