Barge Inspector - Kirby Inland Marine LP
Channelview, TX 77530
About the Job
Overview
Education/ Experience:
Performs make ready activities, which include but not limited to, barge inspections, special transfer operations, cargo stripping operations, and internal barge inspections.
Responsibilities
- Performs make-ready activities, which include but are not limited to, barge inspections, special transfer operations, cargo stripping operations, and internal barge inspections.
- Each barge inspection should include, but not be limited to:
- Barge pressure reading.
- Inspection of drip pans.
- Inspection of void tanks.
- Tool tightness of all fittings, bolts, and dogs on cargo and void tanks.
- Barge endorsements & certificates.
- Housekeeping inspection such as slip/trip hazards and trash.
- Prepare supporting documents such as barge inspection forms and stripping logs.
- Notify Make Ready Supervisor & Traffic of any discrepancies found during barge inspections and indicate such on the appropriate form.
- Security awareness responsibilities.
- Able to perform minor barge pump engine repairs and various barge topside repairs.
Qualifications
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and in the elements of nature.
- Must be capable of the occasional heavy lifting of or carrying of 50 pounds.
- Organized, detail oriented.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Self-motivated and multi-task oriented.
Education/ Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
1 year experience in the marine industry or similar job functions.
Requirement:
Current active Driver’s License, Current TWIC Card.
Working Conditions:
- Work 10 to 12-hour rotating shifts, with weekend & on-call responsibilities at times.
- Exposed to the elements of nature (heat, cold, rain, ice, sleet, etc).
- Ability to safely perform task wearing required Personal Protective Equipment, such as steal toe shoes, hard hat, goggles, ear protection, gloves, and full-face respirator.
Source : Kirby Inland Marine LP