This position will require frequent travel to shipyards, ports, and repair facilities within a territory including but not limited to:

• Baton Rouge
• New Orleans
• Westwego
• Belle Chasse

I         BASIC FUNCTION

• The Barge Maintenance Superintendent helps execute the Preventive Maintenance and Repair Program for CBC’s barge fleet.
• This includes the oversight of maintenance and repair projects and barge cleaning.
• Other critical responsibilities include vendor management, cost control, regulatory compliance, and preventive maintenance & inspection of our fleet of barges.
• All functions and responsibilities to be performed with Safety as the primary focus.

II       RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, evaluate, and provide on-site work supervision for all barges.
• Develop repair specs, direct and lay out all work lists and monitor progress.
• Prepare Requisitions and AFE’s
• Budget, evaluate, and track all repair and maintenance costs.
• Interface and assist with vendors, surveyors, regulatory agencies, and customers.
• Perform Condition Surveys to document and thoroughly understand equipment conditions.
• Initiate and propose improvements and cost saving programs for all equipment.
• Coordinate with Transportation Services to meet all commercial requirements.
• Ensure continuous Regulatory Compliance of all assigned equipment.
• Maintain, update, and summarize all barge maintenance records and files.
• Provide hands-on maintenance as required.
• Serve as Barge Maintenance after hours On Call Representative on rotating schedule.
• Carry out the Business Philosophy and Code of Conduct of Canal Barge Company, Inc.
• Perform other duties as required and directed by management.

III       REQUIREMENTS

• Five (5) years of marine and/or boat/barge maintenance experience, marine inspection, marine repair or other related experience.
• Good management and communication skills, computer skills and outstanding initiative and teamwork.
• Significant travel to shipyards, fleets and facilities required, as is remote office and field work at these remote locations.
• Related marine experience in the U.S. Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping or as a Marine Surveyor
• Good working knowledge of barge structure, barge operations, equipment, machinery, proper repair and construction techniques.

IV      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical requirements of the job include climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and squatting, entering, working within and maneuvering in confined spaces on barges, and working outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to lift up 50 pounds.