Short description

Monitor the condition and maintain our coastal and inland barges. Provide information to Engineering team to develop & maintain capital expenditure budget for the barge fleet, oversee repair & maintenance of equipment, manage purchasing and inventory levels.

Function description

• Develop & maintain capital expenditure budget for barges.
• Oversee Vessel Repair and Maintenance Program for the barge fleet.
• Monitor compliance of documentation & regulatory requirements.
• Oversee dry docking & maintenance projects on barges.
• Vessel repair and maintenance costs versus budget.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Perform in the company Spill Management team as assigned.
• Represent the company from a customer standpoint when needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four year college education in Maritime or related studies or equivalent maritime experience.
• Experience in performing inspections of vessels to repair & maintenance standards and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of oil barges.
• Knowledge of barge maintenance systems and equipment.
• Ability to communicate with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• 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.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible maintenance experience in the maritime industry
• Capable of making decisions and giving directions to facilitate prompt service delivery.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, type, and understand English in person and over the phone.
• HAZWOPER (including Incident Command System) training within 30 days of being hired.
• First Aid & CPR training.
• Valid Driver's license.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Please send resume to john@ips.jobs

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