Mechanic presso Kirby Inland Marine LP

Keep the Kirby Inland Marine Florida Bunker Group’s vessels operational in a safe and cost-effective manner.

• Perform maintenance on vessels. Regularly inspect all hoses, gauges, tuning engines, pumps, clutches, bolts, steering motors and steering pumps.
• Repair engines, gears, pumps, motors, compressors, controls, portable water systems, electrical systems, steering, blower fans, fire systems, alarm panel, toilets, MSD units, sinks, computers, winches and cranes.
• Replace engines, pumps, motors, compressors, controls, water heaters, clutches, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washers/dryers, lights, fire system, wiring, fuses, alarm switches, MSD unit, guards, piping, doors, grease lines, computers, winches, and cranes.

• Working knowledge of all aspects of vessel operations systems and ability to repair all vessel operations systems.
• Good communication skills.
• 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 tools, forklift, crane, come-a-long, torque wrench, special tools and vessel location software. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions:

Normal work hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Considerable overtime. On call after hours for emergency repairs on vessels.

Education:

High school diploma or GED and Diesel Mechanics certification.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years mechanical experience on vessels and barges.