Full-Time

Topside Repair & Maintenance Specialist

The Cooper Group

The Cooper Group

51-200 employees

Maritime logistics and terminal operations provider

No salary listed

Chickasaw, AL, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Welding

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience welding and fitting.
  • An industrial, heavy equipment, and maritime background.
  • Experience troubleshooting issues.
  • Ability to lead and direct skilled labor, including direct company employees and outside contractors.
  • A strong commitment to a safety culture.
  • Dedication to a team environment.
  • Physical ability to work outside and on barges.
Responsibilities
  • Report directly to the Barge Cleaning and Repair Operations Manager.
  • Assist the Operations Manager in identifying and recording necessary fiberglass and topside barge repairs.
  • Manage and perform fiberglass and barge repairs, including fiberglass repair to barge covers, fracture welding and gouging, steel doublers and inserts, and hatch and coaming repairs.
  • Assist the Operations Manager with day-to-day maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation of assets.
  • Assist the Operations Manager with preventive maintenance programs to ensure short- and long-term efficient operation of assets.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred experience in fiberglass repairs.

The Cooper Group provides end-to-end maritime and logistics services across three U.S. coasts and Mexico, backed by a network of owned satellite companies. It operates warehousing, terminal operations, tugboats and push boats, barging, floating terminals, logistics, marine and timberlands, vessel repair, and even restaurants. It moves goods by coordinating storage, on-water transport, and related support services through its owned assets and integrated subsidiaries. Its goal is to deliver reliable, scalable logistics and marine services across North America by leveraging a broad, asset-backed footprint to serve customers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mobile, Alabama

Founded

1905

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What believers are saying

  • Crescent Towing took delivery of M/V Kentucky in early 2026.
  • The company plans four new 6,000 HP Z-drive tugboats through 2029.
  • Cooper Consolidated added two giant E-crane units in 2026, strengthening Mississippi River bulk handling.

What critics are saying

  • Mid-2026 fleet expansion needs heavy capital, risking returns if Mississippi River volumes soften.
  • Maritime operations face accident, maintenance, and environmental liabilities across tugboats, barges, and terminals.
  • Private ownership and broad subsidiaries obscure transparency, increasing execution risk for job seekers.

What makes The Cooper Group unique

  • Founded in 1905, Cooper Group spans stevedoring, tugboats, barging, and vessel repair.
  • Operates on all three U.S. coasts plus Mexico, diversifying revenue across ports.
  • Owns Blakeley BoatWorks, enabling in-house construction of Tier 4 Z-drive tugboats.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Performance Bonus