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Kirby Corporation

Operates coastal tank barges and ATBs

Power Generation Commissioning Technician 2

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required; a technical degree, military technical training, or relevant trade certification is valued.
  • Three or more years of experience with power generation, electrical systems, controls, or diesel engines supporting industrial, marine, data center, utility, or other critical-power customers is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience servicing generator systems such as Cummins, Caterpillar, Kohler, MTU, or comparable equipment.
  • Working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, OSHA requirements, and applicable electrical codes.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documents and apply them during troubleshooting and commissioning.
  • A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned service territory and work a flexible schedule based on customer and business needs.
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and work around energized equipment when required and properly authorized.
  • Ability to work in field environments and varying or harsh weather conditions, including extended hours, weekends, after-hours calls, and holidays as business needs require.
  • Ability to follow company, customer, OSHA, environmental, and safety requirements, including pre-job hazard assessments and appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair generator systems and related equipment.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, control, and starting-system issues, then verify performance through operational and load bank testing.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, service manuals, and other technical documentation.
  • Inspect transfer switches, switchgear, controls, and related power-distribution equipment.
  • Confirm installations meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, manufacturer standards, and applicable codes.
  • Support system startups, modifications, upgrades, retrofits, and equipment replacements.
  • Partner with project managers, contractors, and customers throughout installation and commissioning projects.
  • Explain findings, recommended repairs, and equipment condition clearly; provide basic operational guidance when appropriate.
  • Respond to emergency service calls and equipment outages as assigned.
  • Complete work orders, inspection forms, timekeeping, parts records, and detailed service reports accurately and on time.
  • Maintain the service vehicle, tools, test equipment, and inventory in safe working condition.

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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