Kirby Inland Marine Lp

Overview

The Barge Mechanic is responsible for keeping all Kirby Inland Marine barges operational in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on barges.
• Regularly inspect all barge operating equipment and perform preventive maintenance as well as repair on equipment.
• Drive Company vehicle to barge location and review open barge work order listing and complete open identified items as necessary.
• Communicate any problems or remaining open items back to Barge Planner as necessary.
• Complete inspection and work order reports in order to document findings and completed repairs.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of all aspects of barge operating systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance as well as minor repairs to these systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb aboard and move around vessels.
• Ability to climb 90-degree vertical ladders.
• Ability to bend, crawl, and maneuver around tight spaces.
• Ability to use and operate normal hand tools as well as certain special repair tools.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years mechanical experience on vessels and barges.

Additional Information

• Basic five days a week, eight hours a day work schedule with some overtime.
• Weekend on call rotation in conjunction with port engineer.