Vessel Engineer

Ingram Barge Company
Paducah, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2024

Company Description

Navigate your way toward an exciting career!

Does putting your mechanical skills and knowledge of vessel systems to use sound exciting? If so, look no further – Ingram Barge is looking to bring a skilled, safe and efficient Engineer onboard!

Job Description

  • Practicing safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems and policies
  • Participation in safety drills and audits
  • Good housekeeping in engine room through regular cleaning, painting and maintenance
  • Directing fuel transfers, lubricants and bilge from fuel flat in accordance with procedures
  • Maintaining logs of engine hours, fuel transfers and other maintenance activities
  • Compliance and enforcing USCG and environmental regulations as well as company policies
  • Conducting repairs to vessel engines, generators and other vessel systems as required
  • Ensuring vessel operation through regular maintenance of vessel systems
  • Supervision of JR. Engineers and Deckhands to assist with engine room activities
  • Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Demonstration of felt leadership
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to perform in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to interact and communicate at all levels within the organization
  • Intermediate skills with MS Outlook and Internet Explorer
  • Working knowledge of welding, plumbing and refrigeration concepts
  • Ability to identify and employ appropriate safety practices in order to manage risks
  • Basic critical thinking and decision making skills
  • Working knowledge of vessel systems (propulsion, steering, waste, etc.)
  • Ability to safely operate aboard a vessel & perform necessary deck tasks within safety guidelines
  • Quick but logical responses to unexpected circumstances and safety concerns
  • Ability to apply mechanical and electrical skills while repairing and maintaining the vessel
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
  • Pass a post-offer process if an offer is made (background check, drug screen, physical)
  • Be able to climb a ladder and able to board and ride in a skiff
  • Be able to work away from home for extended periods of time (14, 21 or 28 day hitches)
  • Must be able to read and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [email protected]

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. 

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