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Illinois Marine Towing

Liquid Barge Technician

Lemont, IL · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

These inspections focus on verifying cleanliness, assessing mechanical functionality, and ... Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility. e. Starting of barge ...

Illinois Marine Towing

Liquid Barge Technician

Lemont, IL · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

These inspections focus on verifying cleanliness, assessing mechanical functionality, and ... Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility. e. Starting of barge ...

Broussard Brothers Inc

Barge Crewman

Abbeville, LA · On-site

Inspect & maintain condition of all rigging. * Loading and offloading of equipment & materials to/from barge. * Participate in the BBI Take 5 Program and utilize Stop Work Authority when necessary.

PCM & Affiliated Companies

Barge Supervisor

Houma, LA · On-site

Examine & inspect work progress, equipment, and work sites to verify safety & to ensure that ... Barge Supervisors may directly supervise 15-20 employees on the Barge and/or other remote locations ...

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How much do barge inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for barge inspector in the United States is $54,939.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a barge inspector?

To thrive as a Barge Inspector, you need comprehensive knowledge of marine regulations, vessel safety standards, and inspection protocols, usually supported by relevant maritime certifications. Familiarity with inspection tools, digital reporting systems, and safety compliance software is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure that barges meet legal and safety requirements, preventing accidents and maintaining operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by a barge inspector during vessel assessments?

Barge Inspectors often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, inspecting hard-to-reach areas, and ensuring compliance with complex safety and environmental regulations. They must communicate effectively with crew members and dock personnel to coordinate inspections without disrupting operations. Additionally, Barge Inspectors need to stay current on regulatory changes and use attention to detail to identify potential safety or maintenance issues, which is crucial for preventing costly incidents and ensuring the barge's seaworthiness.

What is the difference between Barge Inspector vs Marine Surveyor?

AspectBarge InspectorMarine Surveyor
CertificationsOften requires STCW certifications, safety training, and vessel-specific credentialsRequires certifications like USCG licenses, marine surveying credentials, and sometimes STCW
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on barges, docks, and ports, inspecting vessel condition and safety complianceFieldwork at ports, shipyards, and offshore sites, assessing vessel integrity and compliance
Industry UsageUsed mainly in inland and coastal shipping, oil & gas, and freight industriesApplied across shipping, offshore oil & gas, and maritime industries

While both roles involve vessel inspection and safety compliance, Barge Inspectors focus specifically on barges and inland waterways, whereas Marine Surveyors have a broader scope, inspecting various vessel types across maritime sectors.

How to become a barge inspector?

To become a barge inspector, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in maritime or industrial inspection. Certification from agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard or industry-specific training programs can enhance job prospects, and inspectors often need knowledge of safety standards, inspection tools, and environmental regulations.
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Infographic showing various Barge Inspector job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,939 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Tank Barge Maintenance Operations Manager

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Canal Barge Company, Inc.
Water Transportation • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Canal Barge Company
Job Description
Tank Barge Maintenance Operations Manager
I. BASIC FUNCTION
The Tank Barge Maintenance Operations Manager provides daily leadership for all tank barge maintenance operations. The role serves as the department's primary tank barge technical subject-matter expert, leads all tank barge field personnel, and creates clear accountability from technical decision-making, maintenance planning, and project execution. This manager establishes consistent standards, resolves maintenance issues, develops field capability, and ensures tank barges are maintained and prepared to meet operational, safety, regulatory and commercial expectations.
II. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Lead and manage Tank Barge Superintendents to perform all required routine maintenance on the tank barge fleet to ensure compliance and serviceability.
  • Own TBSIP program and ensure regulatory compliance for all routine maintenance.
  • Lead tank barge maintenance operations through the Tank Barge Superintendent team.
  • Establish operating rhythms, priorities, escalation paths, and performance expectations for tank barge superintendents.
  • Coordinate maintenance planning and execution across locations to balance commercial needs, available resources, operational schedules and risk.
  • Review significant maintenance scopes, repair recommendations, and execution plans to ensure sound technical and business decisions.

B. Lead and manage Barge Project Managements to perform all major outages on the tank barge fleet.
  • Provide direct leadership and oversight for Barge Project Managers.
  • Establish consistent project-management expectations for scope development, planning, budgeting, scheduling, change control, documentation, and closeout.
  • Review project priorities, resource requirements, execution plans, cost and schedule performance, and emerging risks to support timely decisions and effective escalation.
  • Coach and develop Project Managers while strengthening accountability, consistency, and project-delivery capability across the department.

C. Serve as a department subject-matter expert and escalation point for tank barge maintenance and repair decisions.
  • Provide technical guidance on maintenance standards, condition assessments, mechanical failures and repair methods.
  • Ensure maintenance and readiness practices align with applicable regulatory requirements, company standards and safety expectations.

D. Develop Team Leadership & Capability
  • Lead, coach, and develop regional leaders while creating consistent expectations and accountability across all tank barge maintenance operations.
  • Build technical depth, succession readiness, and cross-regional coverage for critical maintenance and readiness capabilities.
  • Establish competency expectations and training priorities for superintendents and readiness technicians.

E. Manage Performance, Budget & Partnerships
  • Define and monitor measures for readiness, reliability, maintenance execution, cost, schedule, quality, and workforce performance.
  • Support maintenance and planned-outage budget development, forecasting, prioritization, and performance management.
  • Provide department leadership with clear visibility to emerging risks, fleet condition, resource needs, and improvement priorities.

III. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, marine transportation, marine operations, industrial technology, or a related field.
  • Seven or more years of progressive experience in marine maintenance, tank barge operations, vessel repair, or a closely related discipline.
  • Five or more years of leadership experience with responsibility for field teams, maintenance execution, technical decisions, or regional operations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in tank barge maintenance, repair planning and condition assessment.
  • Working knowledge of tank barge regulatory, inspection and maintenance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance commercial/operational needs, schedule, cost and resource constraints.

IV. CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES
A. Technical Leadership & Judgment
  • Provides technical direction and makes sound decisions under operational pressure.
  • Makes maintenance and readiness decisions consistent with company standards, regulatory requirements, and operational risk.
  • Standardizes effective practices across regions while responding appropriately to local operating needs.

B. People Leadership & Development
  • Leads by example and fosters a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Coaches team members and builds technical capability.

C. Communication & Partnership
  • Maintains clear, consistent, and transparent communication with Asset Management, Operations, Logistics, and Commercial stakeholders
  • Builds productive relationships with shipyards, vendors, inspectors, and technical partners.

V. KEY OUTCOMES & MEASURES OF SUCCESS
  • Clear ownership of all tank barge maintenance within Asset Management.
  • Decreased unplanned barge maintenance and downtimes
  • Decreased dock rejections
  • Preserved tank barge maintenance expertise and a clear technical escalation path for complex issues.
  • Strong regional leadership, technical development, cross-training, and a scalable succession pipeline.

Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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