Kirby Inland Marine

Vessel Pay Day

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:15:20 GMT

Vessel Pay Day
Start Date: 3-Dec-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 3-Dec-09 5:30 PM
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Vessel Pay Day

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:14:41 GMT

Vessel Pay Day
Start Date: 17-Dec-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 17-Dec-08 5:30 PM
Speaker:

Vessel Pay Day

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:14:10 GMT

Vessel Pay Day
Start Date: 3-Dec-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 3-Dec-08 5:30 PM
Speaker:

Vessel Pay Day

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:13:39 GMT

Vessel Pay Day
Start Date: 19-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 19-Nov-08 5:30 PM
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Vessel Pay Day

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:59:49 GMT

Vessel Pay Day
Start Date: 4-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 4-Nov-08 5:30 PM
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Vessel Pay Day

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:59:17 GMT

Vessel Pay Day
Start Date: 17-Oct-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 17-Oct-08 5:30 PM
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Vessel Pay Day

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:58:42 GMT

Vessel Pay Day
Start Date: 2-Oct-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 2-Oct-08 5:30 PM
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Military and Civilian Area Job Fair

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:19:58 GMT

Military and Civilian Area Job Fair
Start Date: 1-Oct-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 1-Oct-08 2:00 PM
Location: Trotter Convention Center, Columbus, MS 39701
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Event Details:

Are you looking for an entry-level position with opportunity to advance? Would you like to be earning S100,000 in a matter of years?

Visit this job fair and look for Kirby Inland Marine. We will have flyers, information, and people to talk to about this exciting career opportunity!

Come aboard with us today!

Trotter Convention Center

402 2nd Ave N

Columbus, MS 39701

Vessel Pay Day

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:58:14 GMT

Vessel Pay Day
Start Date: 17-Sep-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 17-Sep-08 5:30 PM
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Pt. Mansfield Community Outreach

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:38:12 GMT

Pt. Mansfield Community Outreach
Start Date: 13-Sep-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 13-Sep-08 2:00 PM
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Safety Blog

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Dave Riches has begun a Safety Blog for everyone to read at their leisure. It will be discussing topics relating to safety at all times. At Kirby, we believe zero events at work is attainable...and it is at home as well!

Please stop by his blog and respond to some of his ideas and discussions. If you have your own suggestions, please comment and let him know!

8-May-08 2:00 PM

Kirby Online Newsletter

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:22:10 GMT

Hello [firstname], Welcome to the Kirby Inland Marine newsletter of news and upcoming events! If you have any feedback, please let me know at lisa.nally@kirbycorp.com or see my blog for more information at http://kirbyinlandmarine.wordpress.com/. Calendar Events Articles Job Listings Calendar Events for 2-May-08 to 30-May-08 Vessel Pay Day Day: Fri 2-May-08 8:30 AM Add to Calendar Kirby Family...

2-May-08 3:22 PM

Help Online - Check this out!

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Good afternoon everyone! It's Lisa Nally and I wanted to share a cool site that will help you online. In order to answer questions about the technology available, I created a free blog. It is now open and available for discussion.

Check it out at www.kirbyinlandmarine.wordpress.com. The best part? You DON'T have to log in to read it! No login nor no password! Just click the link and start reading.

All helpful hints, instructions, solutions are easily available online and accessible to everyone! It’s an easy way to get updates instantly without having to wait for instructional manuals or boat mail.

For the most part, I will communicate any changes through this venue. If necessary, I will reprint technology guides but in order to save paper, most new updates will be through this site.

Leave me comments/questions/concerns! I promise I’ll respond!

Have a great day and be safe out there!

1-May-08 2:00 PM

Early Stroke Detection

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:15:00 GMT

I recently received an e-mail to early stroke detection. The story contained in the e-mail related a story of failure to recognize a victim had suffered a mild stroke. The article includes some simple methods to help identify if a victim ahs suffered a stroke.

• S Ask the individual to smile.
• T Ask the person to talk and speak a simple sentence.
• R Ask the person to raise both arms.

I also read that you can ask a person to stick out their tongue. If it goes to one side or the other, it could be a sing that the person has had a mild stroke.

When considering the above, if a person has a problem with any of the above items, they may have had a stroke and need medical attention.

25-Apr-08 3:15 PM

Changes in CPR

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT

I recently saw a story on the evening news highlighting the American Heart Association (AHA) revised its CPR standards. The change impacts adult victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

The AHA is now advising calling 911 and hands only CPR, rapid deep presses on the victims chest until help arrives, works just as well as standard CPR for sudden cardiac arrest in adults. The two process is simple.

• Call 911
• Push hard and fast on the middle of the chest

There are a few exceptions to the advisement when mouth to mouth CPR is required. The exceptions are:

• It is a child
• Lack of oxygen from near drowning
• Lack of oxygen from drug overdose
• Carbon Monoxide poisoning

25-Apr-08 3:00 PM

Prepare For the Heat Now!

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT

It may only be April, but it is not too early to start thinking about working in the heat. The hot months are not that far away. Awareness and preparation are key tools in preventing someone from getting sick from working in the heat.

Over the next several weeks you will see more and more information about preventing heat related illness. You can start now by discussing this risk in your net crew safety meeting. Start formulating your vessel’s plan to make certain workers stay hydrated and as cool as possible. Remember to be cool.

25-Apr-08 3:00 PM

Help Us to Help the Community!

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Fellow Kirby employees:

Did you know that most of us throw away items that can help a burned child victim in need or give parents of a child receiving various medical treaaments a place to be close to their child every single day? Most of also throw away items that can provide everyday meal items, new books, or new playground equpiment? They are the aluminum soda pop tabs of the cokes we drink everyday and the box tops on various dry goods we eat.

It is easy to save these items - just tear them off before throwing the container away. I have arranged for the Old River Library to have a collection jar available so when you leave the boat for class or crew change, drop off your boat's collected pop tabs or box tops. You may also give these items to Port Captain BJ McKinney who will give them to me, Captain Swidersky. The best thing about this program is every day trash is being used to make a difference in a child's life at their time of need. It's an inexpensive, easy way to make a big difference in the lives of children and their families. All aluminum tabs will be donated to the Galveston Shriner's Burn Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House charities. The box tops will be donated to local schools around the area.

If you have any questions, please call me on the M/V Comal. Thank you for your time; together we can make a difference.

Captain Robert Swidersky

24-Apr-08 8:00 AM

KLM Top Gun Tankermen - What is a Top Gun Anyway?

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

What is a Top Gun Tankerman anyway? Well, we are so glad you asked. A Top Gun Tankerman is a Shore Tankerman that has gone through many years of advanced training to become an expert at what he/she does. That is the short answer. The minimum requirements to become a Top Gun Tankerman are as follows. They must have completed 100% of the KLM Training Matrix. The training matrix consists of several different types of training. The types included are CPR, Basic Firefighting, HAZWOPER, Bottle Watch, etc. They must possess leadership skills. A Shore Tankerman must have his tankerman ticket a minimum of five years. They must pass three levels of written tests as listed below:

1) Basic PIC(Person in Charge) Barge DL(Dangerous Liquid) Tankerman Test
2) Advanced Tankerman Test
3) Top Gun Tankerman Test

KLM currently has several Top Gun Tankermen:

Kal Kittley
Joey Colchado
Chris Polk
Cecil Castille
Tom Pollard
Warren Spencer
Mike Dillon
Ghandi George-Brown
Jake Glenn
Oza Fuller
Bill Robinson

Being a Top Gun Tankerman is quite an accomplishment, since KLM currently has 159 Shore Tankermen. After completion of training, Top Gun’s are qualified for every type of barge cargo and vessel that KLM handles. Next time you meet one, feel free to ask them some tough questions about tankering barges, or just congratulate them on becoming an expert in their field.

At KLM, we are very proud of our Top Guns!

7-Apr-08 11:00 AM

Kirby Websites

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Kirby has four sites that you should frequent.

1. http://www.kirbycorp.com - This is Kirby Corporation’s site. It has investor information as well as access to the intranet which holds all the quality documents. It includes information about the different job divisions of Kirby.

2. www.kirbycrew.com - This is your email site. Your email addresss will be firstname.lastname@kirbycrew.com (ex. mine is lisa.nally@kirbycrew.com). Give this to co-workers, family, and friends to keep in touch with.

3. www.kirbycorpjobs.com or www.kirbycorpjobs.com/employees- This is the recruiting/employee site. This is a fun site. There are pictures, videos, and information for you. You can also RSVP for community outreaches, see calendars, and get information about work boots, USCG licensing, etc.

4. www.kirbycorptraining.com - This is the TMS System. It is a system that schedules, delivers, and tracks all courses offered throught Kirby Training Center. Please contact Jonathan Burson if you have questions.

www.kirbyinlandmarine.wordpress.com is my blog that is like an technology guide for you. Refer back here for tips on how to use the site. You don’t have to use it, but it may be beneficial.

Have a great day and be safe out there!

13-Mar-08 10:00 AM

TWIC Card Reminder!

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

What’s a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card)? TWIC is an identification credential for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of regulated facilities and vessel. This identification requirement covers a lot of Kirby's workers. If you are already working on the process, you are shape. If you have questions, you need to contact your operations supervisor.

16-Jan-08 3:00 PM

KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RECORD 2008 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas (April 23, 2008) – Kirby Corporation (Kirby) (NYSE:KEX) today announced record net earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $36.6 million, or $.68 per share, compared with net earnings of $24.4 million, or $.46 per share, for the 2007 first quarter. Kirby’s initial published 2008 first quarter earnings guidance range was $.57 to $.62 per share, which was revised to exceed $.66 per share on March 17. Consolidated revenues for the 2008 first quarter were a record $330.6 million, an increase of 21% over the $274.2 million reported for the 2007 first quarter. Joe Pyne, Kirby’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented, Our financial results produced the 17th consecutive quarter in which our earnings exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. The marine transportation fundamentals remain favorable. We operated additional boats during the quarter and operated more equipment on time charters which are insulated from revenue fluctuations caused by...

KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RECORD RESULTS FOR THE 2007 THIRD QUARTER

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:15:00 GMT

Houston, Texas (October 24, 2007) – Kirby Corporation (Kirby) (NYSE:KEX) today announced record net earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007 of $34.4 million, or $.64 per share, compared with net earnings of $25.9 million, or $.48 per share, for the 2006 third quarter. Kirby’s initial published 2007 third quarter earnings guidance range was $.53 to $.58 per share, which was revised to exceed $.60 per share on September 24. Consolidated revenues for the 2007 third quarter were a record $302.6 million, an increase of 14% over the $264.6 million reported for the 2006 third quarter. Our record third quarter results mark the 15th consecutive quarter that our earnings exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, said Joe Pyne, Kirby’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Our marine transportation demand fundamentals remain the best we have seen since the early 1980s, with our fleet of tank barges and towboats essentially fully utilized. Pricing for our services...

Kirby Corporation Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas (September 24, 2007) – Kirby Corporation (Kirby) (NYSE:KEX) announced today that it expects its 2007 third quarter net earnings to exceed $.60 per share, above earnings guidance of $.53 to $.58 per share, and substantially above 2006 third quarter earnings of $.48 per share. Kirby will address the 2007 fourth quarter and year guidance when it announces its third quarter results at 5:01 p.m. central time on October 24, followed by its conference call at 10:00 a.m. central time on October 25, 2007. Joe Pyne, Kirby’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, Kirby’s marine transportation segment’s basic operating fundamentals remain very favorable, with strong demand in all of our transportation markets: petrochemical, black oil, refined products and agricultural chemicals. Our fleet remains essentially fully utilized, creating a favorable environment for fairly pricing our services. Contract and spot market pricing continues to trend upward and we continue to...

Kirby Corporation announces record results for the 2007 second quarter

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas (July 25, 2007) – Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE:KEX) today announced record net earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 of $30,137,000, or $.56 per share, compared with net earnings of $23,643,000, or $.44 per share, for the 2006 second quarter. Kirby’s published earnings guidance range for the 2007 second quarter was $.48 to $.53 per share. Consolidated revenues for the 2007 second quarter were a record $288,008,000, an increase of 18% over $243,292,000 reported for the 2006 second quarter. Kirby reported record net earnings for the 2007 first six months of $54,559,000, or $1.02 per share, compared with $46,154,000, or $.87 per share, for the first six months of 2006. Consolidated revenues for the 2007 first six months were a record $562,219,000, a 20% increase compared with $468,195,000 for the first half of 2006. Marine transportation revenues and operating income for the 2007 second quarter increased 13% and 25%,...

Kirby Corporation Signs Agreement To Purchase Saunders Engine and Equipment Company, Inc.

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas (July 9, 2007) – Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE:KEX) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Marine Systems, Inc., has agreed to purchase substantially all of the assets of Saunders Engine and Equipment Company, Inc. (“Saunders”), a privately held Gulf Coast high-speed diesel engine services provider, for approximately $13.2 million in cash, subject to post-closing inventory and other adjustments. The purchase of Saunders is anticipated to close on or before July 20, 2007. Saunders, established in 1959 and headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, operates factory-authorized full service marine dealerships for Cummins and Detroit Diesel engines, and serves as an authorized marine dealer for Caterpillar engines in Alabama. Saunders’ principal customers are Gulf Coast inland waterway carriers and general marine companies. For the 2006 year, Saunders generated revenues of approximately $18 million. The acquisition will be financed...

Kirby Releases 1st Quarter Earnings

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:15:00 GMT

KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RECORD RESULTS FOR THE 2007 FIRST QUARTER • 2007 first quarter earnings per share were $.46 versus $.42 reported for the 2006 first quarter • 2007 second quarter earnings per share guidance is $.48 to $.53 versus $.44 earned in the 2006 second quarter • 2007 year earnings per share guidance is $1.95 to $2.10 versus $1.79 earned in the 2006 year Houston, Texas (April 25, 2007) – Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE:KEX) today announced record net earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 of $24,422,000, or $.46 per share, compared with net earnings of $22,511,000, or $.42 per share, for the 2006 first quarter. Consolidated revenues for the 2007 first quarter were a record $274,211,000, an increase of 22% over $224,903,000 reported for the 2006 first quarter. Revenues for the marine transportation segment for the 2007 first quarter increased 10% and operating income increased 11% compared with the first quarter...

Kirby Announces 4th Quarter and Year Results

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:00:00 GMT

2006 fourth quarter earnings per share were $.45, an 18% increase compared with $.38 earned in the 2005 fourth quarter, despite a 31% increase in weather and navigational delays 2006 year earnings per share were $1.79, a 35% increase compared with $1.33 earned in the 2005 year 2007 first quarter earnings per share guidance is $.40 to $.45 versus $.43 earned in the 2006 first quarter 2007 year earnings per share guidance is $1.95 to $2.10 versus $1.79 earned in the 2006 year Kirby reported record net earnings for the 2006 year of $95,451,000, or $1.79 per share, compared with $68,781,000, or $1.33 per share, for 2005. Consolidated revenues for the 2006 year were $984,218,000, a 24% increase compared with $795,722,000 for 2005. Marine transportation revenues and operating income for the 2006 fourth quarter increased 9% and 10%, respectively, compared with the fourth quarter of 2005. For the 2006 year, revenues and operating income increased 18% and 28%, respectively,...

Kirby Corporaiton Purchases Tank Barges

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Houston, Texas (January 3, 2007) – Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE:KEX) announced today the purchase of the stock of Coastal Towing, Inc. (“Coastal”), the owner of 37 inland black oil tank barges, for approximately $19.3 million in cash, subject to post closing working capital adjustments. Kirby has been operating the Coastal tank barges since October 2002 under a barge management agreement. Kirby also announced the purchase of 21 tank barges from Cypress Barge Leasing, LLC (“Cypress”) for $15.0 million in cash. Kirby has been leasing the barges since 1994 when the leases were assigned to Kirby as part of Kirby’s purchase of the tank barge fleet of The Dow Chemical Company. Both the Coastal and the Cypress purchases were financed through Kirby’s $250 million revolving credit facility. Joe Pyne, Kirby’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Kirby always prefers to own rather than lease whenever...

Tow Coordinator

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Tow Coordinator Description: SUMMARY Facilitate the communication of information between Vessel and Shore side personnel including transmission of orders, gathering of traffic, coordination of dockside activities and notification of incidents. Essential Job Functions: • Checking all traffic of inbound Linehaul tows at the pre determined point for outbound orders. • If no outbound orders exist contact Schedulers and Sales to Notify of the situation. • Research Tows to ensure all scheduled barges are available if not verify the barge or barges will be ready in time. • Work with inbound vessels, Schedulers, Tow Expeditors and Fleet vessels to coordinate the building of the outbound tows. • Communicate with inbound vessels to determine what resources the vessel will need to ensure availability in a timely manner • Work with Tow Expeditor and Fleet Boat in helping inbound and outbound tows. • Work with Waugh Dispatch to determine daily schedule for both Linehaul...

Customer Service Representative - Dispatcher

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Title: Customer Service Representative - Dispatcher Description: SUMMARY Ensure continuous information flow from internal/external tankering and in-plant operations jobs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Identify customer requirements and ensure requirements are met. • Scheduling and Dispatching of Tankering and In-Plant Operations personnel for Kirby Inland Marine and 3rd Party Customers. • Ensure transfer and related transfer data is accurately entered into Oasis and/or Access. • Ensure load/discharge order requirements are passed on to Tankermen verbally and by page, email or fax. • Run the Data Error reports at least once per day to insure missing transfer information is completed timely. • Update/ maintain the job scheduling tool and Job log book on each job assignment. • Assist billing/payroll with weekly field reports to verify information in the billing system(s), and the distribution of mileage checks. • Assist Team...

UNIX/Linux System Administrator *IX Environments

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

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18350 Market Street

Channelview, 77530

Community Outreaches

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:28:26 GMT

At Kirby, were family! Community Outreaches are a great way that Kirby welcomes its employees and their family into the Kirby family. These events are free and fun for the entire family and a great opportunity to put a name with a face! Kirby’s own shore staff cooks enough food to feed a small army while visiting with friends and family. Kids are entertained by everything from jumpabouts to piñatas to face painting and everyone loves the door-prize drawings. Since our humble beginning in 2000, over 6,500 people have participated with the community outreaches with a record 1,400 people attending the Channelview company picnic in October of 2006! 2008 Community Outreach Pictures and Information Port Neches, TX pictures and information Lafayette, LA pictures and information...

Deckhand Job Description

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:02:01 GMT

What is a Deckhand? Deckhands assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading and discharging of cargoes. Deckhands build tows by handling lines and cables to tie and untie barges and boats. Deckhands perform scheduled vessel maintenance care for tools and equipment, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by their supervisor. They adhere to company safety policy and procedures, environmental rules and governmental regulation. Deckhands work under the supervision of the Master of the Deckhand’s immediate supervisor. Deckhands are eligible to progress on the Kirby Career Ladder. ..................................................................................... A Deckhand Requires: Willingness to learn from others Ability to read, understand and communicate in English ...

Tankerman Trainee Job Description

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:17:20 GMT

Tankerman trainees assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading and discharging of cargo. Trainees build tows by handling lines and cables to tie and untie barges and boats. Trainees perform scheduled vessel maintenance care for tools and equipment, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by their supervisor. They adhere to company safety policy and procedures, environmental rules and governmental regulation. Trainees work under the supervision of the Master of the Deckhand’s immediate supervisor. Tankerman Trainees are put on the fast-track to becoming licensed by the US Coast Guard to be tankermen. Trainer Richard Baker instructs a trainee. A tankerman trainee is: willing to learn from others stable under pressure able to use basic math able to follow directions able to make...

Warrant Officer Career Opportunities

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:31:51 GMT

Career Opportunities Kirby Inland Marine recognizes the value of our people and both encourages and assists shoreside and vessel employees in pursuing their career goals. Kirby’s goal is to grow its own people. Kirby maintains a comprehensive, U.S.C.G.-approved training program which addresses the training needs of employees from entry level deckhand through Master. As a Steersmen in training, you will participate in the best training and development program in the industry. You can become a Pilot, Relief Captain, and a Captain of a towing vessel in a matter of a few years. The Company Kirby Corporation can be traced back to 1921 when it was an oil and gas exploration company. Kirby entered the transportation business in 1969 with the purchase of Dixie Carriers (a company that was started in 1948). Kirby was a conglomerate, operating many different types of business. In the late 80’s, Kirby decided to focus its...

Warrant Officers

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:31:24 GMT

Life after the Army doesn't have to be spent on land!

Kirby has great interest in hiring former Warrant Officers of the US Army. We value their time and experience on waters all over the world.

The Warrant Officer Program has been developed to hire and train warrant officers to serve as officers onboard inland towing vessels. Successful applicants enter the program as licensed steersmen where they will learn the necessary skills to pilot a towing vessel and tow upon the Inland Waters and Western Rivers.

There are many reasons to consider a career with Kirby Inland Marine:

Kirby’s service area spans America’s inland waterway network: The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the Mississippi River System, the Illinois River, the Ohio River and numerous other waterways. Kirby operates 904 active inland tank barges, over 250 active towing vessels and 14 fleets. Kirby represents the industry leader in safety, customer service and environmental protection.

If you are interested in learning more about career opportunites with Kirby, please call Kenny Shaver at 281-830-3485 or read more about the Warrant Officer Program.

Kirby Inland Marine Benefits

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:40:36 GMT

Kirby Inland Marine provides a list of benefits to all of our employees. Once hired, you will receive a complete benefits package but here is a few things we offer to our vessel employees: Work Schedule All Kirby vessels work a 2-for-1 schedule – typically 14/7, 20/10, or 30/15. Compared to working a typical offshore schedule of 60-120 days onboard at any one time, Kirby’s schedule gives you more frequent off time so you are not gone so long. Kirby also offers opportunities to ride over on your days off for a premium pay in addition to your daily wage. Travel Reimbursement Kirby will reimburse you a certain amount with a maximum of 600 miles each way between your home and your hub. Relocation Reimbursement Kirby will reimburse you $1,000 for relocating within the 600 mile range of any of our four hubs (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houston, Corpus Christi). We will even assist you with locating housing in Houston should you choose to relocate to Texas. Paid Training The Kirby...

Warrant Officer Career Program

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:33:03 GMT

Program Goal This position has been developed to hire and train warrant officers to serve as officers onboard inland towing vessels. Successful applicants enter the program as licensed steersmen where they will learn the necessary skills to pilot a towing vessel and tow upon the Inland Waters and Western Rivers. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be promoted to a watch-standing pilot position. Requirements Applicant must: Hold an Apprentice Mate License or a license greater than a Master/Mate 200 GT Hold a Radar Observer or Unlimited Hold a valid MMD endorsed as Able Seaman (AB) Have completed Time of Sea Service transcript from a warrant officer 32 week Objectives 12 day Basic Deckhand Course Completed Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR): Great Lakes/Inland A minimum 60 days of...

Kirby Approved Training Courses

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:48:41 GMT

Below are courses needed to progress from a Tankerman trainee to a Captain. All are provided many times throughout the year. Please see our calendar to see the class schedule.

Basic Deckhand

Tankerman PIC DL

Tankerman PIC LG

PIC Final Prep (Exam Prep)

Advanced Tankerman

AP MTV Exam

Firefighting

First Aid/CPR

Phase II Orientation

Mate (Pilot) License Prep
Radar Observer Inland

Radar Observer Renewal

Advanced Wheelhouse Management Leadership Training

CEMS

Shore Manpower employees will need to take the In-Plant Operator class, also found on our calendar.

Other courses offered to our employees include:

Hazwoper II

Elevated Temperature Cargo

Vapor Recovery

Defensive Driving

Adv. Adhydrous Ammonia

Career Ladder

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:14:42 GMT

Kirby Inland Marine > Career Ladder

Kirby has a well defined and written career path. You meet the time, performance and aptitude criteria and you will reach you goals! A career on the water awaits you, apply today!

Interested in learning more about our tankermen trainees and our training program?

Think the deck is the place for you? Click here!

Summer Internships

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:07:22 GMT

Are you looking for real maritime experience for credit? Considering a career on the inland waters of the United States? Kirby Inland Marine offers college students the opportunity to spend time on our vessels while earning college credit and gaining valuable towboat experience.

If you are interested in summer opportunities, please contact the career centers of your school or click on your school's name to access their website for more information.
California Maritime Academy - James Dalske
Maine Maritime Academy - Chuck Easley
SUNY Maritime - Meredith Johansson
Mass Maritime Academy - David Mackay
Kings Point - Veronica Berry
TAMUG - Ken Bailey

Kirby Computer Usage

noemail@kirbycorpjobs.com — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

This survey is to assess computer usage aboard Kirby vessels and at home. Please answer the questions honestly as we want the most accurate data possible.

Thank you for your time.

Release Date: 8-Feb-08 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 28-Apr-08 8:00 AM
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate answer.

Arkansas River

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

Taken by Gene Moore

Arkansas River

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

Taken by Gene Moore

Arkansas River

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

Taken by Gene Moore

Arkansas River

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

Taken by Gene Moore

Arkansas River

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

Taken by Gene Moore.

Arkansas River

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

Taken by Gene Moore

St. Francisville

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

This photos was taken of St. Francisvill, looking towards the New Roads Ferry Landing. The USCG completed an over flight Sunday from Old River lock south to the Sunshine Bridge.

Upper Baton Rouge Bridge

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

The USCG completed an over flight Sunday from Old River lock south to the Sunshine Bridge.

South of Baton Rouge

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

This picture of tows is south of Baton Rouge and the tows are holding up, waiting to go to the north. The USCG completed an over flight Sunday from Old River lock south to the Sunshine Bridge.

Wilkinson Point

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:48:35 GMT

The USCG completed an over flight Sunday from Old River lock south to the Sunshine Bridge.

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