Facility Lead

Posted: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/17/2026 20:12:48
Indexed on: 03/17/2026 20:12:48

Location: Channelview, TX, 77530, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Kirby Inland Marine LP is hiring!

Description:

Overview

This supervisory position oversees dock operations and employees engaged in cleaning dock, fuel dock, and flare dock. This shoreside position does not involve or require serv ic e as a crew member on any specific vessel or barge .

Responsibilities

  • Oversee dock operations and its employees for cleaning dock, fuel dock, and flare dock .
  • Handle communications between cleaning coordinators, tower/dispatch, and within the facility .
  • Ensure correct data is documented on all forms, paper and digital .
  • Work daily with cleaning coordinator for stripping candidates and barge due dates .
  • Help push Kirby’s safety messages .
  • Ensure all employees are working safely .
  • Ensure all employees follow Kirby policies and use correct personal protective equipment .
  • Work with management to maximize dock efficiency .
  • Look for ways to reduce delays in active operations .
  • Oversee gauging tanks, trailers, and totes for daily reports .
  • Oversee loading totes as required, label containers and trailers as required .
  • Ensure proper labeling of containers and trailers .
  • Help ensure all equipment is maintained and in good working order including pumps, hoses, blowers, forklift, crane .
  • Maintain gauging report, waste inventories, AST Inspection checklist, rain/storm water report, and collect gas meter reading and send to Administrative Assistant and file .
  • All other duties as assigned .


Qualifications

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Advanced knowledge and use of computer software including Outlook e-mail, Oracle, Oasis, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, with an emphasis on Access.

Competencies:
  • Teamwork: Collaboration, the ability to work effectively with others, and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
  • Adaptability: Adjusting to changing situations and priorities, being flexible, and learning quickly.
  • Integrity: Maintaining ethical standards, acting with honesty and respect, and being accountable.
  • Initiative: Taking proactive steps, identifying opportunities, and going above and beyond expectations.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening, and the ability to convey information clearly.

Education:
  • High school diploma or GED.

Experience:
  • Preferred 1+ years of barge cleaning experience.

Special Requirements:
  • No special requirements

Physical Activities & Requirements:
  • Employee will be subject to a physical examination by a Kirby Corporation-appointed physician in the event Kirby Corporation extends a conditional offer of employment.
  • Ability to walk 2-3 miles per day.
  • Ability to step vertical heigh differential approximately two feet vertical and two feet horizontal.
  • Ability to step across, up, down, or over an obstacle to gain access to docks from the barge to the boat or from boat to the dock.
  • Ability to extend arms fully, throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane.
  • Ability to throw and catch lines.
  • Ability to climb 25-30 feet, 90-degree vertical ladder.
  • Ability to lift approximately 60-75 pounds and carry it approximately 500 feet.
  • Ability to pass pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 80% with physician’s approval.
  • Ability to perform all duties while wearing personal protective equipment.

Working Conditions:
  • Work 12-hour rotating shifts.
  • Work seven days on then three days off and then, seven nights off then four days off.
  • Duties primarily take place at the dock with occasional daytime boarding of boats/barges. Typically, does not require overnight stays on boats/barges.
  • May be exposed to harsh natural elements, such as intense heat, freezing cold, rain, ice, sleet, and various other environmental conditions.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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