Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the transformation of our stevedore client's operations from a shop-based model to a maintenance-focused approach.
This role is critical in driving operational improvements, ensuring compliance, and managing a small team across two key sites in Houston and Galveston. A company truck will be provided to transport between the two.
The ideal candidate is a former technician who has grown into a mid-level management role, with strong maintenance management experience and the ability to lead union labor effectively. Responsibilities are as follows:
• Directs and oversees employees, union, and subcontracted maintenance personnel across assigned sites. (Galveston, Houston, and Corpus Christi)
• Manages labor, equipment, materials, and schedules for all maintenance activities.
• Leads orientation, training, goal setting, and performance management for staff and contractors.
• Assesses and develops direct reports through structured practices and feedback.
• Collaborates daily with Terminal Manager to align maintenance and operational priorities.
• Coordinates with Operations to plan and adjust maintenance activities based on budget constraints.
• Participates in facility budget development and monitor maintenance-related expenditures.
• Fosters a positive team dynamic between Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Ensures continuous training and development of site associates.
• Partners with Human Resources to manage employee performance and complete reviews.
• Supervises subcontractor relationships and work execution.
• Enforces safety standards and ensure use of personal protective equipment per OSHA requirements.
• Maintains compliance with environmental regulations and EH&S standards.
• Prepares for and attend regulatory inspections.
• Ensures accurate documentation of maintenance plans, schedules, and work orders.
• Maintains manuals, SOPs, and workflow documentation.
• Manages inventory of site supplies and critical spare parts.
• Collaborates with engineering to improve system efficiency and consistency
• Performance Goal: Achieve 98% on-time completion of scheduled maintenance tasks and maintain 100% compliance with EH&S documentation standards within the first 12 months.
• Maintains availability for variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and emergency response; travels to outlying ports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the National Director, Maintenance Operations.
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Required Skills & Experience
*5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or maritime environment
*At least 2+ years of experience in management roles
*Thorough understanding of CMMS systems
*Strong understanding of drill presses, lathe, milling machine, chain falls, jacks, slings, burning torches, and other types of portable and hand tools
*Experience working with union labor
*Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year
*Ability to obtain a TWIC card if not already possessing one
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
*Experience with Maximo CMMS
*Bachelors Degree
*Maritime, stevedore, or port experience.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.