Maintenance Manager

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Position at Hawaii Stevedores, Inc.

Maintenance Manager - Lead Fleet Reliability, Safety & Operational Readiness

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who knows how to balance safety, uptime, and cost control in complex port and terminal environments? Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. (HSI) is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee fleet and equipment maintenance operations that keep our vessels, terminals, and customers moving safely, efficiently, and without interruption.

At HSI, maintenance is mission critical. In this role, you will lead HSI Maintenance Services across reefer, chassis, container, genset, and other billable repair services, ensuring equipment readiness while supporting EBITDA goals, regulatory compliance, and strong labor partnerships.

Lead, Maintain & Optimize Fleet and Equipment Operations
Own end-to-end maintenance strategy and execution across a diverse, high-utilization fleet.

• Maintenance & Repair Oversight: Manage preventive maintenance and damage repair programs to ensure fleet and equipment consistently meet operational and customer requirements.
• Operational Readiness: Assess, prioritize, and direct repairs to prevent production downtime and support vessel and terminal operations.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Review and monitor repair work to ensure the highest standards of workmanship, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Inspection & Reporting: Conduct regular inspections and report on machinery condition, repairs, safety risks, and required corrective actions.
• Certifications & Compliance: Oversee OSHA-required equipment certifications and ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

Drive Financial Discipline & Asset Strategy
Balance reliability with cost efficiency and long-term asset planning.

• Budget & Inventory Management: Perform pricing, ordering, inventory control, and cost oversight for maintenance activities.
• Cap Ex & Fleet Renewal: Lead fleet renewal planning and capital expenditure (Cap Ex) strategy for vehicles and equipment.
• EBITDA Focus: Align maintenance initiatives with financial performance goals while maintaining service reliability.
• Systems & Tools: Implement and leverage maintenance and diagnostics software to improve visibility, planning, and execution.

Lead Union Workforce & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build strong teams and partnerships across labor, operations, and terminals.

• People Leadership: Manage, coach, and direct maintenance and repair staff, including collectively bargained ILWU mechanics.
• Labor Relations: Maintain productive relationships with ILWU leadership, ensuring compliance with labor contracts, grievance procedures, and disciplinary processes.
• Operational Coordination: Serve as a key liaison between Operations and Terminal teams to anticipate equipment needs and align maintenance priorities.
• Incident & Damage Management: Support accident investigations, damage appraisals, and corrective actions as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Operations, Business, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of equipment maintenance leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or similar industries
• Proven experience working with unionized work forces and labor agreements
• Strong knowledge of equipment technical and regulatory compliance, terminal and stevedore operations
• Experience with refrigeration, chassis repair, container yard equipment, OSHA, environmental compliance, and electrical systems
• Familiarity with CDL, FMCSA, DOT, and inspection processes preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with maintenance systems and diagnostics tools

• Strong leader who builds trust with union labor and operations teams
• Practical problem-solver who prioritizes uptime and safety
• Clear communicator with strong follow-through
• Financially disciplined manager who balances cost and reliability
• Culture champion who lives The Pasha Way:
  Excellence, Honesty & Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork

• High-impact role supporting fleet readiness and operational continuity
• Collaborative environment across maintenance, operations, and terminal teams
• Opportu…