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Rio Marine

Barge Topside Technician

Channelview, TX · On-site

Rio has a family type of environment where all members work together as a team to assist each other ... engineering. Rio is looking for long term team members who want to be an integral part of our ...

Russell Marine LLC

Project Engineer

Channelview, TX · On-site

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist throughout the bidding process by obtaining multiple ... barge operations, etc. Equal Opportunity Employer Russell Marine, LLC provides equal employment ...

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Barge Topside Technician

Rio Marine

Channelview, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Barge Topside Technician

Full Time Topside Technician

Marrero, LA, US


Rio Marine is expanding in the locations listed below. Rio has a family type of environment where all members work together as a team to assist each other, grow the company, and support the challenges that lay ahead of us together. We have worked hard to build a team of good people. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality parts, service, solutions, support, and engineering. Rio is looking for long term team members who want to be an integral part of our growing business where each member has a direct contribution on the direction we take as a company.

New Orleans, LA

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and repair of barge equipment.

• Working alongside of a customer representative daily.

• Perform preventative maintenance to avoid operational failures.

• Greasing all parts and components of the barge.

• Chipping and painting rusty areas of the barge.

• Reporting directly to the job sight in the morning.


Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs for extended distances.

• Ability to work in any and all adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and gangways up to 25 feet in height.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and work above head for extended periods of time.

• Ability to operate Rio Marine vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

• Valid TWIC card and driver’s license.

• Experience working on or around tugboats and barges.

• Clean Driving Record are required to be eligible for hire.

• Must be willing to work odd hours in a non - climate control and onboard barges, tugboats, and offshore supply vessel, 24-7-365


Full Compensation Package Available to include:

-Competitive Salary

-Medical, Dental

- company truck

-401K, Paid Holiday


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