We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Service Engineer to manage crane service operations, maintenance, and customer relationships. The role combines hands-on technical work with business development responsibilities in the crane service domain.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of Port Cranes, EOT Cranes, hoists, panels, VFDs, limit switches, brakes, and safety systems
Execute preventive and breakdown maintenance at customer sites
Prepare condition assessment reports for existing cranes and systems
Identify electrical upgradation, refurbishment, and modernization requirements
Support commissioning and testing of refurbished cranes
Ensure compliance with safety standards and statutory regulations
Conduct site surveys and provide technical inputs for quotations
Identify and develop opportunities for Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and service agreements
Promote crane refurbishment, modernization, and retrofitting solutions
Convert service visits into repeat business and long-term contracts
Maintain strong relationships with plant heads, maintenance managers, and procurement teams
Prepare detailed service reports, visit reports, and technical recommendations
Maintain records of customer equipment, service history, and contracts
Coordinate with internal teams including design, procurement, and service execution
Support negotiations and contract finalization when required
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
3–7 years of experience in Port Cranes, EOT Crane servicing, maintenance, or refurbishment
Strong knowledge of crane electrical systems, including PLCs
Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Preferred Candidate Profile
Experience in crane service/maintenance contracts within industrial or port environments
Exposure to crane modernization, upgradation, and retrofitting projects
Familiarity with industries such as ports, shipyards, steel plants, warehouses, aluminum smelters, and heavy engineering
Basic understanding of commercials, costing, and contracts
Ability to identify and convert service opportunities into business
Strong communication and customer-handling skills
Self-driven, result-oriented, and service-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel extensively to customer sites
Male candidates preferred
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
