Port Engineer – Inland Marine Maintenance Lead

Genesis Energy, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Marine in Houston, TX seeks an experienced maintenance supervisor for inland and offshore barge fleets. You will direct repairs, manage regulatory inspections, and supervise maintenance budgets to keep vessels compliant and available.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of tug/barge maintenance, strong knowledge of marine operations, and the ability to work independently under tight schedules. Travel flexibility and TWIC eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must live in or within 50 miles of Houston, Texas.
• 3 years of experience maintaining tugs or barges.
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry.
• Knowledge of tugs and barge maintenance systems and equipment.
• TWIC card required or ability to obtain TWIC.
• Ability to travel to various states.
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and monitor planned and unplanned repairs on tank barge fleet within budgets and time frames.
• Oversee all regulatory inspections for tank barge fleet and address issues from inspections.
• Collect bids for major shipyard work.
• Coordinate purchasing of parts and services for repair and maintenance.
• Respond to emergency calls during weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Assist with development of planned maintenance budgets.
• Maintain records for preventative maintenance program.
• Provide backup support to maintenance staff for vacations and illnesses.
• Serve as backup for vessel maintenance and repair issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal barge operation regulations.

Skills

Marine industry knowledge

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

TWIC credential

Job description

Genesis Marine in Houston, TX seeks an experienced maintenance supervisor for inland and offshore barge fleets. You will direct repairs, manage regulatory inspections, and supervise maintenance budgets to keep vessels compliant and available.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of tug/barge maintenance, strong knowledge of marine operations, and the ability to work independently under tight schedules. Travel flexibility and TWIC eligibility are required.