Vessel Repair Supervisor

The purpose of this position is to supervise vessel facility crew(s) to ensure all jobs are done safely and in a timely manner. Brings extensive vessel repair knowledge to assist, train & lead other associates. Works directly with Facility manager and Engineering team.

• Promote, practice, and enforce Ingram’s safety systems, company policies and procedures, and the company’s code of ethics
• Delegates responsibilities, duties, and tasks regarding vessel repairs to crew.
• Ensure efficient production is obtained safely while putting out high quality work
• Maintain dry dock and repair areas
• Participate in daily work as a "working supervisor," contributing hands-on alongside the crew rather than solely directing and observing
• Verify and update crew time records in the UKG timekeeping system to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to lead a team of associates
• Good decision-making skills
• Confined space training
• Self-motivated
• Possess knowledge of how to perform work to underwater equipment on towing vessels.
• Possess knowledge of how to perform work in engine room, rudder room and other above deck hull work.
• Has working knowledge of NVAC 7-68; External and internal hull repairs.
• Experience keeping boats up to Sub-chapter M criteria.
• Ability to operate a dry dock.
• Ability to arrange dry dock blocks in such a way to accommodate various vessels.
• Ability to collaborate and work with multiple departments.
• Ability to read boat blueprints and docking plans.
• Basic computer skills with familiarity in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of tank barge cleaning, gas-freeing, and hot work/cold work permitting procedures
• Ability to plan and coordinate crew schedules and manpower to meet vessel turnaround deadlines
• Experience supporting USCG and ABS inspections or audits
• Knowledge of rigging, crane signaling, and forklift operation

Degree Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience Required:

5+ years of repair experience on towing vessels

Certification Required:

Competent Person Certified; Ability to pass welding certification test

OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour (General Industry); First Aid/CPR (Preferred) 

Working Environment / Conditions

• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions

• Must be able to work overtime, when needed

• Must be able to climb ladders, work at heights, and work in confined spaces and around water

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com

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. 

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled

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Ingram Marine Group operates across America’s inland waterways, moving bulk commodities that keep the country running. Our teams transport materials by barge, deliver fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and manage a ship anchorage facility in Louisiana.

As an industry leader, we operate a fleet of approximately 140 towboats and 5,000 barges carrying aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and more.

We’re committed to being the best at what we do. We continue to grow, adapt, and improve and our success is driven by the hard work, dedication, and innovative thinking of our associates.