Field Mechanic II - Lead Troubleshooter & Electronics

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

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.