Mate- Ship, Boat, and Barge jobs in Louisiana

Company Description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

Job Description

Ingram Barge Company is seeking a Barge Inspector to join our Barge Maintenance and Repair team. This Inspector role will primarily support our dry cargo and tank barge fleets and will be based in Reserve, LA.

Barge Inspectors evaluate the condition of barges and schedule repairs with the corresponding repair facility; doing what it takes to get our equipment back on the river where it belongs! Your work ensures our barges are in top-notch condition and keeps our business humming along smoothly for a seamless customer experience. This is a role for those with a focus on customer service and do not mind getting their hands dirty in the process!

What you will be doing:

• Performing tank barge readiness checks to ensure barges are ready to load & discharge upon arrival to docks and terminals
• Performing tank barge inspections as outlined under the USCG D8 Tank Barge Streamlined Inspection program
• Coordinating repair of barges with our Logistics team and repair facilities
• Updating our Logistics team with any changes in completion of repair schedule
• Representing our organization with vendors, USCG, and occasionally to customers
• Managing cost estimates within the Ingram purchase order system
• Updating data bases and spreadsheets with daily activity
• Expediting repairs in a timely manner ensuring quality of work while tracking costs

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5 years of tank barge maintenance experience strongly preferred
• 3 years of dry cargo repair and maintenance preferred
• Prior experience serving as a USCG approved TBSIP Examiner preferred
• Associates degree preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Ability to work on-call, after business hours, and on weekends

What will also make you successful:

• Tank barge repair experience
• Prior participation in the USCG TBSIP Program
• Knowledge of USCG federal regulations
• Tankerman experience a plus
• Working knowledge of pumps and engines
• Metal fabrication and steel construction knowledge
• Experience with fiberglass cover repair
• Experience working in a team-orientated environment
• Highly self-motivated and directed

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [email protected]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

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