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Port Engineer

Kirby Inland Marine Lp
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/19/2026
Overview

Responsible for every type of maintenance or repair of vessel equipment. Directly responsible for dockside problem-solving and major shipyard repairs, scheduled and unscheduled repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and coordinate shipyard repairs.
  • Oversee USCG/ABS inspection evaluation for re-certification and all repairs associated with re- certification of equipment.
  • Conduct USCG inspection for SIP Program.
  • Resolve problems with barge equipment.
  • Survey and oversee majors planned and unplanned as assigned.
  • Prepare data sheets, SIP papers and work orders.
  • Work closely with vendors, management, and customers daily.
  • Handle special duty assignments requested by department management.
  • Day-to-day routine and non-routine maintenance of barges as assigned.
  • Monitor and verify work done by contractors.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ability to solve problems dockside working directly with M&R office staff.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing schedules.
  • Ability to make decisions and to exercise good judgement.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; climb aboard and move around vessels; climb 90-degree vertical ladders; bend, crawl, and maneuver around tight spaces.
  • Ability to use and operate field truck, field tools, SCBA, ultrasonic tester, safety equipment and 10-key. Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Competencies

  • Good interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.
  • Expert knowledge of barge repair, remedial and scheduled shipyard.
  • Knowledge and use of computer software.

Education/Experience

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2 years related experience in the barge and tankering industry.

Physical Activities & Requirements

  • Standard Office Criteria
  • Must be able to satisfy all USCG Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, pass a physical examination, lift up to 50 pounds and climb a vertical ladder.

Working Conditions

  • Standard Office Criteria
  • Typical work hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. On call rotation. Some out-of-town travel required.

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