Job Details

Overhead Hoist/Crane Technician

HSC is a fast-growing company with immediate openings in its Houston location for an experienced Overhead Hoist/Crane Technician with strong customer focus & the desire to go the extra mile. Field Service Technicians are primarily responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting & repairing overhead crane systems. Familiarity with gear drives, bearings, couplings, wire rope hoist, chain hoist, VFD controls, remote control systems as well as other crane & hoist components.

Candidates must pass drug/alcohol test and extensive background check prior to employment. Additional testing may be required as directed by customer.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance
• Effectively interface with customer and HSC customer service to communicate maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
• Inspect, evaluate and make professional recommendations of repairs based on industry guidelines (OSHA, CMMA, NEC & ANCI)
• Maintain professional rapport with customer by efferently responding to breakdowns, troubleshooting issues and completing job within acceptable timeframe.
• Communicate with the customer on the repairs and any recommend preventive maintenance and/or inspection that may be required to monitor the crane system

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to fabricate and weld (certified) is a plus
• Ability to perform inspection to OSHA/ANSI criteria
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble complex equipment
• Ability to read drawings and electrical diagrams
• Must be able to work at heights (20-100+ feet)
• Must follow all safety guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality
• Quality & results driven
• Good driving record

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing & able to work off shifts and weekends as required by the customer
• Must be able to work overtime as need by customer
• Must be able to serve "on call" as part of the service office rotation
• Must be able to travel out of town and overnight as needed
• Must be able to frequently lift 25 lbs
• Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs
• Position requires frequent climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching & overhead reaching
• Position requires occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling & crawling.
• Position will frequently be exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights

Competitive pay structure and benefit package.