Port Engineer at Kirby Inland Marine LP in Nitro, West Virginia

Job Description:

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.

• Good interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.


• Expert knowledge of barge repair, remedial and scheduled shipyard.


• Knowledge and use of computer software.

• High school diploma or GED.


• 2+ years related experience in the barge and tankering industry.

• 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.

• Standard Office Criteria


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