Barge Maintenance Manager (ISE Focus - Houston or Southern Louisiana)

Job Title: Barge Maintenance Manager
Company: American Commercial Barge Line
Location: Candidate must be located or willing to move to Houston or Port Arthur, TX OR Harahan, Convent, or Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time; Salary

Summary:

Take the helm of a high-impact role with ACBL as our Barge Maintenance Manager, where you’ll lead the charge in keeping our fleet operating at peak performance! In this dynamic position, you’ll manage technical maintenance and repair events, ensuring efficient, cost-effective solutions that minimize downtime and maximize reliability. Partnering with internal teams, shipyards, and regulatory authorities, you’ll play a critical role in enhancing vessel performance while reducing repair costs, claims, and cargo losses. If you’re a results-driven leader passionate about safety, compliance, and driving operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a vital maritime fleet.

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 

• Develop standards and best practices with cleaning and repair vendors and coordinates with other teams to ensure consistency throughout operations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee barge repairs for the assigned area.
• Ensure safe working conditions at maintenance and repair facilities and for personnel operating company equipment.
• Perform and coordinate barge reliability inspections to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation and verify USCG Tank Barge Streamlined Inspection Program (TBSIP) Guidelines are met.
• Manage vendor relations and ensure ACBL receives favorable rates and delivery timelines of goods and services to ensure the safe and efficient turnaround of barge inspection and repairs.
• Serve as emergency point of contact for both scheduled On-Call and On-Demand needs.
• Manage the hiring, development, and discipline of Team Members.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for...

You will need to have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency in using MS Office software products
• A valid driver’s license and TWIC card or have the ability to acquire
• Ability to travel with minimal notice.
• Knowledge of tank barge transfer operations and river systems
• Proven project management skills including tracking costs, scheduling repairs, maintaining records, and preparing/presenting monthly cost report 

Even better if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maritime, Business, or a related field
• 5-8 years of previous management of fleet maintenance or boat/barge design and construction in a marine transportation or shipyard environment
• Strong industry knowledge and the ability to learn/understand the equipment ACBL operates
• Working knowledge of USCG, OSHA, and SDS requirements and regulations
• Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively

FLSA Status: 

Exempt