Topside Repair & Maintenance Specialist in Chickasaw, Alabama at The Cooper Group

Cooper Marine is searching for a Topside Repair & Maintenance Specialist to manage and perform fiberglass and barge topside repairs and conduct preventive maintenance of its equipment assets at the Company’s Barge Cleaning & Topside Repair facility. The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a maritime related background who is self-motivated, thorough, willing to be hands on in the field, is efficiency oriented/creative and works well with all levels of management, skilled labor, vendors and contractors.

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 but not limited to fiberglass repair to barge covers, fracture welding and gouging, steel doublers and inserts, hatch and coaming repairs, etc.
• Assist the Operations Manager with day to day maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation of assets
• Assist the Operations Manager with preventive maintenance programs ensuring both short- and long-term efficient operation of assets

• 5+ years of experience welding and fitting
• Industrial, heavy equipment and maritime background
• Experience troubleshooting issues
• Ability to lead and direct skilled labor including direct company employees and outside contractors
• Preferred experience in fiberglass repairs

Other Requirements

• Strong commitment to a safety culture
• Dedication to a team environment
• Physical ability to work outside and on barges