Tank Barge Quality Assurance Manager

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 of barges that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.

Job Description

Ingram Barge Company is seeking a Tank Barge Quality Assurance Manager to join our Barge Maintenance and Repair team in New Orleans, LA. You will be managing our Tank Barge Readiness Program in the New Orleans/ Baton Rouge areas by managing third-party readiness inspection vendors and assure compliance to Ingram standards, federal regulation, and document recording. You will be working directly with in-house and third-party repair vendors and maintaining a direct line of communication with the liquid logistics team.  performing hands on tank barge readiness checks that is currently being done by third party vendors. 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:

• Working safely and by the Ingram Way.
• Scheduling & distributing tank barge readiness inspections to third party vendors across the gulf region.
• Conducting, documenting, and maintaining operational and post inspection audits of third-party readiness inspection vendors.
• Conducting and performing tank barge readiness inspections.
• Collecting, maintaining, and documenting readiness check inspections and audits
• Coordinating and performing topside repairs as identified during readiness inspections with third party vendors
• Tracking repair cost estimates, invoices, and processing them through the Ingram P.O. system.
• Assisting in expediting repairs in a timely manner ensuring quality of work while tracking cost.
• Updating the respective customer service group of any changes in completion of repair schedule.
• Filling in for Barge Inspectors as needed.
• Assisting Barge Inspectors and M&R personnel as directed
• Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance.
• Establishing, and maintaining good working relationships with vendors and USCG.
• Being able to make quick decisions based off learned knowledge and experience
• Rotating in a Thursday-Thursday on-call schedule with other Barge Inspectors for designated areas of coverage as needed
• Responding to calls when inspection/response is needed to initiate the repair process during standard hours of operation, after hours, and weekends as directed.
• Emergency response and preparation including overnight/ out of state travel

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED required
• 7 years of experience in the marine industry required
• Competent computer skills and ability to navigate Microsoft office suite.
• Self-motivated.
• Confined space training.
• Knowledge of barges and the marine industry.
• Ability to operate a single & twin outboard engine work boat a plus.
• Ability to safely navigate in and along the inland rivers.
• Background in welding and marine repair policies, practices, and techniques.
• Customer service or maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience driving with trailers a plus.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, confined spaces, lift at least 50 lbs., climb, work long hours, and wear breathing apparatus.
• Ability to travel as needed with short notice at times
• Expenses for travel will be reimbursed but associate must be able to cover initial cost

Additional Information

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

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match upon first day of hire
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

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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