Kirby Corp. Channelview , TX 77530
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
The Engineer's maintain all major and minor vessel equipment. Equipment includes main engines, generator engine, electrical systems, hydraulics, air compressors, centrifuges, water systems, sewer systems, heating and cooling systems, and alarm systems. Engineers may be required to perform maintenance on barge equipment. The Engineer receive direction strictly from the Port Engineer, Capitan and Operation Manager.
Responsibilities
Operates and/or maintains main engines, generators, electrical systems, hydraulics, air compressor, water system, sewer systems, heating and cooling systems, and alarm systems.
Periodically checks all equipment, maintains oil, fuel and water levels, monitors temperatures and pressures and replacing Oil, Cooling and Fuel Filters as required.
Maintains proper operation of basic systems such as electrical, sewage, heating and cooling, and winches.
Maintains equipment on Barges and Boats including equipment for fuel & Lub. Oil transfer. Transfer Fuel and Lub. Oil on or from the boat.
Helping shore mechanics in disassembling machinery, cleaning parts makes repairs and reassembles.
Maintains deck and engine room machinery including cleaning, chipping and painting. maintain engine logbook information and engines running hrs. Daily checking of Fresh Water Lub Oil and Fuel consumption.
Knowledge of spare parts on board including all filters pipe fittings, bolts and bulbs.
Intercedes as Tankerman/Deckhand when needed.
Ability to instruct another Shift Engineer in present situations, maintenance and operation.
Change all electric bulbs including navigation lights. Provide batteries maintenance.
Maintain boat davit and pollution boat's outboard engines.
Pumping in and out of ballast tanks in compliance with Captains orders.
Wearing required PPE
Reports unsafe conditions to the Master, description of the situation, corrections needed and additional comments.
Reports machinery and equipment deficiencies to Port Engineer.
Maintains and inspects alarm systems such as on the boat and barges
The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks, which may be required of the position holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility of the position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid TWIC card must be in hand. Need a TWIC card? Apply here.
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years
Must hold a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with QMED Endorsement or higher
Must hold a valid USCG Medical Certificate
Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, as found in 46 CFR Part 10
Must be able to pass company requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C Benzene
Valid social security card required
Must be 18 years of age
Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation
Must be able to read and write English
Ability to understand written and verbal orders
Tug and barge experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Kirby Corp.