Kirby Corporation

Port Engineer

Kirby Corporation$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills required.
  • Decision-making abilities and sound judgement are necessary.
  • Physical capability to lift 50 pounds and navigate vessels safely.
  • Proficiency in operating standard office equipment and access to personal vehicles is needed.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent experience is necessary with a license.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience as an Engineer in marine transportation required; 3 years in barge and tankering industry preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and ensure the completion of onboard preventative maintenance and inspections.
  • Support safety and quality objectives through effective vessel design and maintenance administration.
  • Conduct and document annual technical vessel visits for preventive maintenance compliance and accurate reporting.
  • Assist in developing and managing the fleet maintenance and repair budget.
  • Monitor vessel budgets, initiating AFEs for costs exceeding approvals.
  • Ensure timely completion of work orders and investigations tracking.
  • Verify quality standards of major maintenance work for compliance and safety objectives.
  • Oversee project workflows and produce detailed project reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work in a dynamic marine environment.
  • Engagement in diverse engineering tasks and projects.
  • Regular interaction with vessel crews and regulatory agencies.
  • Chance to influence safety and quality in vessel maintenance.
  • Exposure to different aspects of marine engineering through varied responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Overview

Kirby Offshore Marine is seeking a Port Engineer to assist with day-to-day vessel repairs, execute scheduled regulatory shipyards, and various other Engineering related shore side support. Port Engineer will be assigned a fleet of vessels and will be communicating with the vessel crews, vendors, and regulatory agencies frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Working with Operations and Sales to ensure onboard preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs are completed.
  • Supporting company safety and quality objectives by administering the design, construction, and maintenance of Kirby Offshore Marine's fleet of vessels.
  • Conducting and documenting vessel technical visits at least annually to ensure that planned preventive maintenance has been carried out onboard and that defect reporting records/work orders are accurate.
  • Assisting with the development of the fleet maintenance and repair budget.
  • Monitor vessel budgets and initiate AFEs for any potential costs exceeding the approved budget(s).
  • Track and ensure work orders are completed within given window.
  • Track and ensure investigations are completed.
  • Verifying quality of major maintenance work to ensure that it complies with contracts, safety, and Company quality objectives.
  • Identify and minimize repetitive failures.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager Routine, Shipyard, or General Manager.
  • Overseeing projects and producing project reports.
  • Coordinating ABS and Coast Guard inspections.
  • Scheduling and providing oversight of statutory surveys.
  • Monitoring and verifying work done by contractors.


Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Education/Experience:
  • College degree with Marine Engineering degree, with a license or equivalent experience with a license.
  • Minimum of 5 years as an Engineer in the marine transportation industry.
  • 3+ years related experience in the barge and tankering industry.

Working Conditions:
  • Monday - Friday normal business hours
  • Scheduled on-call rotations for after hours and weekends.
  • Travel out of state for scheduled shipyard periods and emergency repairs.

About Kirby Corporation

Kirby Corporation is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. The company operates a fleet of over 800 vessels, including tank barges, towboats, and offshore support vessels. Kirby's customers include major oil companies, petrochemical producers, and agricultural companies. The company is committed to safety and environmental stewardship and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Kirby is headquartered in Houston, Texas and was founded in 1921. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KEX.
Learn more about Kirby Corporation
Size
5,125 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$272.5 million
Founded
1921
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ

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