Barge Maintenance Port Engineer

Job Title: Port Engineer - Barge Maintenance
Company: American Commercial Barge Line
Location: Harahan or Convent, LA
Job Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth operation of marine transportation? As a Port Engineer specializing in boat maintenance with American Commercial Barge Line, you will be responsible for overseeing repair scheduling, cost control, and the timely completion of boat maintenance, ensuring safe operating conditions for our fleet of boats. You'll collaborate with internal departments, shipyards, key suppliers, and regulatory authorities to enhance fleet efficiency, minimizing downtime, repair costs, and cargo losses. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring all boat repairs are cost-effective and completed on time. Additionally, you'll ensure full compliance with company policies and government regulations, keeping operations safe and efficient.

When you join ACBL…

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River.  We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team. 

What you will be doing... Your IMPACT

• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee barge repairs for the assigned area.
• Ensure safe working conditions at maintenance facilities and ACBL Team Members/Vendors follow all company, industry, and safety guidelines while operating company equipment.
• Perform and coordinate barge reliability inspections to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation and verify USCG Tank Barge Streamlined Inspection Program (TBSIP) Guidelines are met.
• Monitor maintenance and repair work to ensure safety, barge reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost/benefit requirements are met.
• Serve as emergency point of contact for both scheduled On-Call and On-Demand needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for...   

You will need to have:  

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Must qualify for a TWIC card.
• Knowledge of barging, tank operations, and transfer operations and the river system is required.
• Knowledge of USCG, OSHA, MSDS regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of barge tank transfer operations, boat construction, engine repairs, and river systems
• Knowledge of USCG, OSHA, and MSDS regulations is required. 
• Must possess:
  • The ability to supervise others.
  • Facilitate teamwork and provide functional direction.
  • The ability to communicate professionally and effectively through normal channels, including meetings, email, and presentation formats. 
• Must be able to travel with minimal notice. Anticipated travel will be approximately 30%.

Even better if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of previous barge/heavy equipment maintenance and operational competence in a marine transportation or shipyard environment is preferred.
• Experience in fleet maintenance or boat/barge design and construction in marine transportation or shipyard environment.
• Excellent computer skills and an understanding of office productivity software such as Google G Suite or MS Office are preferred.

Reasons you will love working at ACBL ...

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of vessels and equipment.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technology
• Commitment to safety and professional development
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company travel vehicle assignment.

FLSA Status: 

Exempt