Engineer, Boat Port

Overview

Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and repairs of Kirby Inland Marine vessel fleet.

Responsibilities



* Set up vessels for repairs or major dry-docking and oversee repairs.


* Monitor shipyard costs and negotiate prices deemed necessary.


* Input all costs on major jobs.


* Track job costs against budget and approval limits.


* Review priority reports and oversee repairs that are needed.


* Conduct quarterly maintenance audit of Kirby vessels and price out any needed repairs found for the next year’s budget.


* Set up vendors or in-house mechanics to perform maintenance and/or repairs and track completion of repairs.

Assist charter boats when requested.


* Complete work orders on needed repairs and assigned vendors.


* Assist on special projects as assigned.

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.

Education/ Experience:

High school diploma or GED.

2-3 years field experience in the marine transportation industry.

Working Conditions:

On-call 7 days a week / 24 hours per day every four weeks to take care of any maintenance issues that may arise after hours or on weekends.