Manager of Hopper Barge Reliability Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Manager of Hopper Barge Reliability 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 5800 River Road, Harahan, LA 70123

Job Title:

Manager of Hopper Barge Reliability Company:

American Commercial Barge Line Location:

Harahan, Convent, Vacherie, or Port Allen, LA; Channelview, TX;

Cairo, IL/Paducah, KY Job Type:

Full-Time;

Salary Summary:

Responsible for Hopper Barge Fleet Reliability including hopper barge repair process, inspections, maintaining inspection records, on and off-charter processing, barge scrapping process, resolving deficiencies, and overseeing corrective action processes. Responsible for equipment reliability such as tracking barge related failures and implementing solutions that reduce failures. Responsible for conducting/overseeing annual audits of the program and keeping all records for the program. Collaborates with internal teammates across departmental lines and externally with dry cargo customers and repair facilities on a regular basis. 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 Partner with internal departments, internal / external shipyards, and regulatory authorities to maintain the hopper barge fleet and improve vessel reliability by identifying and reducing out of service days by creating action plans that also minimizing downtime and repair costs. Schedule and coordinate hopper barge hull gauge inspections and ensures required inspection records and documents are maintained per ACBL process. Maintain retirement records and coordinate with internal and external groups to finalize each retirement. Maintain hopper barge kpi data accurately to ensure proper forecasting. Manage and coordinate all hopper barge inspection activity of field personnel. Participate in audits and provide all necessary hopper barge inspection records. Review all completed inspection records and ensure all deficiencies are recorded. Performs all other duties as assigned. What we are looking for…

You will need to have:

10 years of experience directly related to hopper and or tank barge operations, inspections, construction, and repair processes Strong industry knowledge and the ability to learn/ understand the ACBL hopper barge fleet. Extensive working knowledge of all inland river barge regulations. Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time. Strong leadership competencies and self-motivated. Strong project management skill to efficiently maintain large hopper barge fleet. Strong professional communication and technical writing skills. Proficiency in MS Office software products. Valid driver’s license and TWIC card.

Even better if you have:

B.S. degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred. Proficiency in using office productivity software such as Google G Suite or MS Office software products is 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)