Engineer, Boat Port

Kirby Corporation • Channelview, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and repairs of Kirby Inland Marine vessel fleet.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; climb aboard and move around vessels; climb 90-degree vertical ladders.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, and company vehicles.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years field experience in the marine transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Set up vessels for repairs or major dry-docking and oversee repairs.
• Monitor shipyard costs and negotiate prices deemed necessary.
• Input all costs on major jobs.
• Track job costs against budget and approval limits.
• Review priority reports and oversee repairs that are needed.
• Conduct quarterly maintenance audit of Kirby vessels and price out any needed repairs found for the next year’s budget.
• Set up vendors or in-house mechanics to perform maintenance and/or repairs and track completion of repairs.
• Assist charter boats when requested.
• Complete work orders on needed repairs and assigned vendors.
• Assist on special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED