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Port Engineer

Kirby Corporation

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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