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Coker Crane Mechanic - Austin Industrial - Chalmette, LA

Austin Careers
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Chalmette, Louisiana, United States
Crane Mechanic/Technician

 

About Austin Industrial

 

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

 

 

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Understand and interpret the functions of major system components for P&H overhead cranes, including hoists, trolleys, bridges, and control systems
  • Use electrical and mechanical schematic diagrams to analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot system issues
  • Inspect, maintain, and repair AC/DC motors, gearboxes, brakes, and drive systems; identify and correct motor-related problems
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust hoist and trolley control systems, including limit switches, relays, contactors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on crane systems to ensure safe and reliable operation
  • Conduct functional testing of critical components and systems to verify operational performance and safety compliance
  • Perform resistance, voltage, and continuity checks using appropriate testing equipment
  • Inspect and maintain wiring, festoon systems, pendant controls, and radio control systems
  • Identify potential safety hazards and ensure all work is performed in compliance with company policies, site procedures, and OSHA regulations
  • Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspection results accurately and in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety personnel to support ongoing crane reliability and uptime

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements (optional but recommended to include):

  • Experience working on overhead cranes (P&H preferred) in an industrial or refinery setting
  • Strong understanding of electrical troubleshooting and mechanical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
  • Familiarity with industrial safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
  • Ability to work at heights and in physically demanding environments

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

  • This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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