Topside Repair & Maintenance Specialist
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience welding and fitting.
- A background in industrial work, heavy equipment, and maritime operations.
- Experience troubleshooting issues.
- Ability to lead and direct skilled labor, including company employees and outside contractors.
- Ability to work outside and on barges.
- 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.
- Experience in fiberglass repairs.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Crescent delivered M/V Kentucky in May 2026, expanding Mississippi River ship-assist capacity.
- Cooper expanded bulk stevedoring to Corpus Christi, broadening Texas Gulf customer reach.
- New Pelican and Creole King cranes strengthen Mississippi River throughput and customer retention.
What critics are saying
- Heavy capital spending on four new tugboats through 2029 raises leverage and execution pressure.
- Cooper/Ports America and other joint ventures expose margins to partner disputes and terminal renewals.
- Port labor disruption or Mississippi River traffic slowdown hits stevedoring, towing, and fleeting revenue immediately.
What makes The Cooper Group unique
- Established in 1905, Cooper spans stevedoring, tugboats, barging, and logistics nationwide.
- Crescent Towing operates 24 tugboats, including Tier 4 Z-drive assets, across major ports.
- Cooper Consolidated deploys Mississippi River bulk stevedoring with massive E-crane equipment.
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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