Port Engineer
Kirby Inland Marine LP
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70801, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Wednesday, 09 September 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 09 October 2026
Job Description
Kirby Inland Marine LP is hiring a Port Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA. This is a full-time position.
Overview
Responsible for every type of maintenance or repair of vessel equipment. Directly responsible for dockside problem-solving and major shipyard repairs, scheduled and unscheduled repairs.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Competencies:
Education/Experience:
Physical Activities & Requirements:
Working Conditions:
Responsible for every type of maintenance or repair of vessel equipment. Directly responsible for dockside problem-solving and major shipyard repairs, scheduled and unscheduled repairs.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and coordinate shipyard repairs.
- Oversee USCG/ABS inspection evaluation for re-certification and all repairs associated with re- certification of equipment.
- Conduct USCG inspection for SIP Program.
- Resolve problems with barge equipment.
- Survey and oversee majors planned and unplanned as assigned.
- Prepare data sheets, SIP papers and work orders.
- Work closely with vendors, management, and customers daily.
- Handle special duty assignments requested by department management.
- Day-to-day routine and non-routine maintenance of barges as assigned.
- Monitor and verify work done by contractors.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to solve problems dockside working directly with M& R office staff.
- Good organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing schedules.
- Ability to make decisions and to exercise good judgement.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; climb aboard and move around vessels; climb 90-degree vertical ladders; bend, crawl, and maneuver around tight spaces.
- Ability to use and operate field truck, field tools, SCBA, ultrasonic tester, safety equipment and 10-key. Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Competencies:
- Good interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.
- Expert knowledge of barge repair, remedial and scheduled shipyard.
- Knowledge and use of computer software.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2+ years related experience in the barge and tankering industry.
Physical Activities & Requirements:
- Standard Office Criteria
- Must be able to satisfy all USCG Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, pass a physical examination, lift up to 50 pounds and climb a vertical ladder.
Working Conditions:
- Standard Office Criteria
- Typical work hours are 7: 00am to 5: 00pm Monday through Friday. On call rotation. Some out-of-town travel required.
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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