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Kirby Corporation

Operates coastal tank barges and ATBs

Field Mechanic 2

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBaton Rouge, LA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain a positive attitude and work toward the Safety Goal of Zero Incidents.
  • Maintain dependability and punctuality.
  • Be available to work weekends and holidays.
  • Work under the direction of senior mechanics.
  • Be willing to work out of town for extended periods.
  • Maintain good study and learning habits.
  • Have good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain safe working conditions in the work area at all times and use Stop Work Responsibility to stop unsafe acts.
  • Perform rigging duties on jobs without supervision.
  • Correctly identify engine components for the applicable engine application.
  • Perform troubleshooting and repairs on job assignments without supervision.
  • Research and submit parts lists for jobs.
  • Research and reference manufacturers’ maintenance manuals for specifications and recommendations.
  • Learn electronic engine controls and interpret electrical diagrams.
  • Write detailed service reports using company forms.
  • Coordinate with the supervisor and customer on jobs and follow service job protocol.
  • Develop relationships with coworkers to better understand the processes and culture that affect safety.
  • Influence safety by evaluating safety performance, participating in safety meetings, identifying areas needing improvement, and developing initiatives to address them.
  • Report safety observations, including near misses.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of the Safe Work Policy.

About the Company

Kirby Corporation

Operates coastal tank barges and ATBs

Kirby Offshore Marine operates the United States’ largest coastal fleet of tank barges and towing vessels, moving refined products, black oil, and petrochemicals along Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts. Its offshore fleet includes about 23 Articulated Tug/Barge (ATB) units, which pair a tug with a barge so the tug pushes the barge at sea, enabling safer, faster trips with better fuel efficiency and fewer delays compared to traditional tug-and-barge setups. Since 2015, Kirby has added six ATBs with a combined tank capacity exceeding 800,000 barrels. The company’s product flow relies on coastal shipping networks and ATB configurations to improve transit times and operational reliability, serving regional distribution in U.S. waters. The goal is to provide efficient, reliable marine transportation for refined products and petrochemicals while expanding capacity and maintaining safety in maritime operations.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1921

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