Assistant Barge Superintendent

Overview

Assist with management of overseeing repair & maintenance of equipment, manage purchasing and inventory levels. Work with the Barge Superintendent to oversee dry docking. Ensure compliance of all documentation & regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain capital expenditure budget for barges                                                                      
• Assist and oversee Vessel Repair and Maintenance Program                                                        
• Monitor compliance of documentation & regulatory requirements                                                          
• Oversee dry docking & maintenance projects on barges
• Perform in the company Spill Management team as assigned
• Assist with repair and maintenance costs versus the budget
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of oil barges
• Knowledge of barge maintenance systems and equipment
• Steel work and repair on barges and Tugs
• Ability to troubleshoot Diesel engines, Hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance
• Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crew members
• Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs at sea and in port
• 5 years Maritime industry experience
• Perform inspections of vessels on repair & maintenance standards and procedures
• HAZWOPER (including Incident Command System) training within 90 days of being hired
• First Aid & CPR training
• Must have valid TWIC or able to obtain one within 60 days
• Valid State driver license
• Must be able to travel to Canada

Job Condition and Environment

• Must be able to perform the job functions and be physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses; lift or carry heavy items; climb onto barges; climb up and down ladders; bend and twist during boat/barge tie up.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
• Must not be afraid of heights.

Expected Hours of Work

• Normal office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Take communications 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, concerning changes in schedules and conditions
• Frequently required to board tugs, barges, and ships, at dock or at anchor in all weather conditions and at all hours
• Travel required 25-45%

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.