Port Engineer

Kirby Corporation; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation is looking for a Port Engineer based in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The role involves day-to-day vessel repairs and executing regulatory shipyard schedules, with responsibilities ranging from ensuring onboard maintenance to overseeing inspections.

The ideal candidate will possess a Marine Engineering degree and at least 5 years of experience in the marine transportation industry. This position offers a dynamic work environment with scheduled on-call rotations and potential travel for repairs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with vessel crews and vendors.
• Experience in the marine transportation industry.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and move aboard vessels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure onboard preventative maintenance and inspections are completed.
• Administer the design and maintenance of the fleet.
• Conduct and document technical visits annually.
• Assist with fleet maintenance and repair budget development.
• Oversee projects, monitor budgets, and initiate AFEs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement

Education

College degree with Marine Engineering degree

Minimum of 5 years as an Engineer in the marine transportation industry

3+ years related experience in the barge and tankering industry

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.