Barge Service Technician Level I

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New Orleans Barge Operations Full Time Field Technician Saint Rose, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Rio Marine Inc. began in 1929 as a marine electrical service group in Houston TX. Since then, we have grown to include engineering, manufacturing, design and service of marine equipment. With a service group of 135 strong, a support group of another 50 which include electrical and mechanical engineers to a management group with a wealth of knowledge and a diversity of it.

Rio marine Consolidated carries approximately $3.5mil in inventory and has a coverage of the east coast, gulf coast and upriver we can cover the majority all our customers’ needs and geography.

• 1.Trouble shoot and diagnose all levels of electrical circuits, engines, and heaters
• 1.3 phase motors
• 2.Generators and switchboards
• 3.Motor starters and start/stops
• 4.Engines and maintenance
• 5.Alarms
• 6.Heaters
• 7.Grounding systems
• 2.Must know how to use multi-meter/ amp meter/ megger
• 3.Terminate all types of electrical equipment
• 4.Read all types of prints
• 5.Perform routine maintenance and repairs on engines, and heaters
• 6.Supervise and train tech levels 2-3
• 7.Manage project as assigned
• 8.On-call for a (7) seven-day period
• 9.Travel occasionally for the company to work at other locations
• 10.Insure all of Rio Marine’s safety and operational policies are followed.

• 1.Education
• 1.High School diploma or equivalent
• 2.Physical
• 1.Ability to lift and carry 50lbs for extended distances
• 2.Ability to work in any and all adverse weather conditions
• 3.Ability to climb ladders, stairs and gangways up to 25 feet in height
• 4.Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and work above head for extended periods of time
• 5.Ability to operate Rio Marine vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
• 3.Personal Background
• 1.Must be capable of acquiring valid TWIC
• 2.Must have valid driver’s license
• 3.Must have clean driving record with no DWI convictions
• 4.Must pass a criminal background check
• 5.Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
• 4.Practical Experience
• 1.Previous experience in electrical service industry
• 2.Good communications skills
• 3.Professional manner in dealing with other employees, management and customers
• 4.Organizational Skills
• 5.Basic mechanical skills

• 1.Company Truck will be provided.
• 2.Company Fuel card will be provided
• 3.Company Cell phone will be provided
• 4.Employee will be eligible to participate in the Rio Marine, Inc. employee medical benefits program. Further program details will be explained during your new-hire orientation. Rio Marine, Inc. contributes 75% of the employee’s portion of the company offered health insurance. Eligible after (30) days of full-time employment. Your participation in these programs is contingent upon your timely enrollment and meeting eligibility criteria.
• a.The company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance. The company pays 100% of the monthly premium for a $25K life and $25K AD&D policy for each employee (with the option to buy additional insurance).
• b.The company pays 75% of the monthly premium for Medical and Dental. The Short Term Disability insurance is voluntary but offered at a discounted rate for employees.
• 5.Employee will be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan after six (6) months of employment following your date of hire.