Field Mechanic II

Kirby Corporation; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation is seeking a skilled Lead Mechanic to maintain safe work environments, perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs, and lead junior mechanics on complex jobs. The role requires independent work on projects, including weekends or holidays, and coordination with customers and supervisors.

You will interpret electrical diagrams, perform rigging duties, and ensure compliance with safety protocols while submitting parts lists and documenting job reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised on complex repairs.
• Experience leading junior mechanics.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in your work area at all times.
• Perform rigging duties on jobs, unsupervised.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs, unsupervised.
• Perform advanced electronic troubleshooting / repairs and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Submit parts list for jobs.
• Coordinate with supervisor and customer on jobs.
• Follow service job protocol.
• Perform lead mechanic duties on jobs with multiple underclassmen, when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Rigging

Leadership

Safety leadership

Job description

Overview

Responsible for maintaining a safe workspace at all times, must have the ability to perform job duties unsupervised, and perform troubleshooting on equipment. This role may require performing lead duties and working on holidays or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in your work area at all times.
• Use Stop Work Responsibility to stop an unsafe act.
• Perform rigging duties on jobs, unsupervised.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs, unsupervised.
• Perform advanced electronic troubleshooting / repairs and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Submit parts list for jobs.
• Research and reference manufacturers maintenance manuals for specifications and recommendations.
• Write detailed reports using company forms.
• Coordinate with supervisor and customer on jobs.
• Follow service job protocol.
• Perform lead mechanic duties on jobs with multiple underclassmen, when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Develop relationships with coworkers to better understand the processes and culture that affect safety.
• Influence safety by evaluating safety performance, participating in safety meetings, targeting areas needing improvement and developing initiatives to impact the areas.
• Report safety observations, including near misses.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable of Safe Work Policy.

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive attitude and work towards achieving a Safety Goal of Zero Incidents
• Maintain dependability and punctuality.
• Work under the direction of Senior Mechanics
• Maintain Good Study and Learning Habits
• Maintain Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Working Conditions:

• Work on Weekends and Holidays.
• Work out of town for extended periods.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.