Barge Maintenance Port Engineer (Dry Hoppers - Louisiana Region)

Barge Maintenance Port Engineer (Dry Hoppers - Louisiana Region) American Commercial Barge Line LLC 401(k), retirement plan, company vehicle United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge May 26, 2026

Description Job Title:

Barge Maintenance Port Engineer (Dry Hopper Barges - Louisiana Region)

Company:

American Commercial Barge Line

Location:

Candidate must live within 1 hour driving distance of Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type:

Full Time;

Salary Summary:

Join American Commercial Barge Line as a Barge Maintenance Port Engineer and play a critical role in keeping one of the nation's leading barge fleets running at peak performance. In this highimpact role, you'll drive equipment reliability, minimize idle time, and prevent costly dock rejections by owning the inspection, evaluation, and maintenance oversight of all barges in your assigned region. You'll schedule, coordinate, and supervise repairs, partnering closely with shipyards and internal teams to ensure fast, highquality turnarounds. If you thrive in a fastpaced operational environment and love solving mechanical challenges on the water, this is your chance to make a real difference in ACBL's fleet readiness and operational success. 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 for our Dry Hopper barge fleet. 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/GED Valid Driver's License. Ability to obtain a valid TWIC. Knowledge of barging, tank operations, and transfer operations and the river system. Knowledge of

USCG, OSHA, MSDS

regulations.

Even better if you have:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Maritime Operations, or a related field 3-5 years of previous barge/heavy equipment maintenance and operational competence in a marine transportation or shipyard environment. Proficiency in using office productivity software such as Google G Suite or MS Office software products. Reasons you will love working at ACBL ... Assigned company vehicle with gas card. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity for career growth within our maritime division. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Safety-oriented work culture. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Employee Assistance Program. Well-maintained vessels and equipment.

FLSA Status:

Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer 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.