Ingram Barge Company

Maritime

ChiefEngineerShoreBased

$225–350k ~AI est. Columbus, Kentucky, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Chief Engineer- Shore Based at Ingram Barge Company. Skills: Vessel maintenance, Engine repair, Dock operations. Assist and complete job tasks on overhaul. Assist and complete job tasks on dock projects”

Industry & Context.

Maritime
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot problems; Resolve problems

Eligibility Requirements

Physical ability to transit all work environments, Able to bend, stoop and stand for long periods, Able to frequently lift, hold and carry equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, Able to safely enter and exit confined spaces, Able to ascend and descend an 8-foot ladder, Able to negotiate uneven and moving surfaces, Able to wear and use full or half face respirator, Able to meet weight and size limits, Able to hear, understand and communicate instructions in English, Able to work in extreme weather, Able to work in a fast-paced environment, Able to live and work for a minimum 14 days aboard a towboat or at a dock facility, Able to secure reliable travel to and from other facilities and/or vessels

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 - 3 years engine room experience, Current and valid driver’s license, Physical ability to transit all work environments, Able to bend, stoop and stand, Able to frequently lift, hold and carry equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, Able to safely enter and exit confined spaces, Able to ascend and descend an 8-foot ladder, Able to negotiate uneven and moving surfaces, Able to wear and use full or half face respirator, Able to meet weight and size limits, Able to hear, understand and communicate instructions in English, Able to work in extreme weather, Able to work in a fast-paced environment, Able to live and work for a minimum 14 days aboard a towboat or at a dock facility, Able to secure reliable travel to and from other facilities and/or vessels

Nice to Have

Basic skills with MS Outlook, Basic skills with Internet Explorer

What You'll Do.

Assist and complete job tasks on overhaul

Assist and complete job tasks on dock projects

Assist and complete job tasks on engineering projects

Perform critical system installs

Perform critical system repairs

Perform critical system maintenance

Perform fueling operations

Perform cleaning operations

Perform painting operations

Fulfill vessel Chief Engineer job duties

Perform preventive maintenance of vessels

Perform preventive maintenance of equipment

Perform preventive maintenance of dock

Perform routine maintenance of vessels

Perform routine maintenance of equipment

Perform routine maintenance of dock

Conduct repairs to engines

Conduct repairs to pumps

Conduct repairs to motors

Maintain necessary paperwork

Perform special technical assignments

Assist Chief Engineers with repairs

Assist Chief Engineers with maintenance

Assist vendors with repairs

Assist vendors with maintenance

Assist with communications to vessel engineers

Troubleshoot problems

Train junior engineers

Gather new ideas for job task improvements

Communicate Ingram Barge Company standards

Communicate Ingram Barge Company policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cooperate with a team

Communication Scope

Communicate instructions

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