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PCM & Affiliated Companies

Barge Supervisor

Houma, LA · On-site

Barge Supervisors are responsible for all Inland Marine aspects of operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning work, determining techniques to be used, supervising and ...

JSW Steel USA

Barge Supervisor

Baytown, TX · On-site

JSW Steel USA is seeking an experienced Barge Supervisor to join our team! Key Responsibilities: * Enforce all safety policies and procedures to minimize risk and ensure compliance during barge and ...

JSW Steel USA

Barge Loader

Baytown, TX · On-site

Barge Loader JSW Steel USA is seeking to hire an experienced Barge Loader to join our team! The ... Report hazards to supervisors, and participating in daily equipment inspections, ensuring the crane ...

JSW Steel USA

Barge Loader

Baytown, TX · On-site

$19/hr

The Barge Loader is responsible for safely unloading heavy slabs, ranging from 30 to 32 tons. This ... Report hazards to supervisors, and participating in daily equipment inspections, ensuring the crane ...

Kirby Corporation

Barge Inspector

Channelview, TX · On-site

Notify Make Ready Supervisor & Traffic of discrepancies found during barge inspections * Indicate discrepancies found during barge inspections on appropriate forms * Security awareness responsibility

Kirby Corporation

Barge Inspector

Channelview, TX · On-site

Notify Make Ready Supervisor & Traffic of discrepancies found during barge inspections * Indicate discrepancies found during barge inspections on appropriate forms * Security awareness responsibility

Kirby Corporation

Barge Inspector

Channelview, TX · On-site

Notify Make Ready Supervisor & Traffic of discrepancies found during barge inspections * Indicate discrepancies found during barge inspections on appropriate forms * Security awareness responsibility

Kirby Corporation

Barge Inspector

Channelview, TX · On-site

Notify Make Ready Supervisor & Traffic of discrepancies found during barge inspections * Indicate discrepancies found during barge inspections on appropriate forms * Security awareness responsibility

Ingram Barge Company

Barge Cleaner

Granite City, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Inspecting barges for damage or maintenance needs and report findings to the supervisor. * Performing minor barge repairs such as fiberglass and stick welding * Following safety protocols and ...

Ingram Barge Company

Barge Cleaner

Granite City, IL

$20/hr

Inspecting barges for damage or maintenance needs and report findings to the supervisor. * Performing minor barge repairs such as fiberglass and stick welding * Following safety protocols and ...

Broussard Brothers Inc

Barge Crewman

Abbeville, LA · On-site

The Barge Crew Member daily duties are to perform all activities as instructed by their supervisor. The crewman's job is to safely and efficiently perform the general manual labor tasks such as ...

Valaris plc

May report directly to the Master if no Chief Mate/Barge Supervisor is on tour. Is the senior person on the bridge/control room in the absence of the Chief Mate or Master. Junior Dynamic Positioning ...

Illinois Marine Towing

Liquid Barge Technician

Lemont, IL · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Effectively communicates with supervisors, crew members, and other stakeholders. Clearly conveys inspection results, equipment concerns, and safety issues both verbally and in writing, and listens ...

Southwest Shipyard Lp

Barge Cleaners

Channelview, TX · On-site

JOB SUMMARY A Barge Cleaner is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior ... Must be able to communicate and take directions from Foreman & Supervisor. * Able to work without ...

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What is a barge supervisor?

A Barge Supervisor oversees the operations and stability of a floating drilling rig or barge. They ensure safe and efficient marine activities, coordinate ballast control, and supervise deck operations. Their responsibilities include compliance with safety regulations, managing crew members, and responding to emergencies. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and experience in offshore drilling or marine operations.

What does a barge supervisor do?

As a Barge Supervisor, your work schedule often follows a rotation format, such as several weeks on duty followed by a period off, especially in offshore or remote locations. You’ll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, coordinating crew activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and communicating with vessel management and onshore teams. Common challenges include adapting to shifting weather and operational conditions, managing a diverse team in close quarters, and resolving unexpected technical or personnel issues. However, the role offers significant opportunities for career growth into higher supervisory or management positions within marine operations. Adapting quickly, showing resilience, and maintaining a focus on safety are key to success in this dynamic environment.

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

To thrive as a Barge Supervisor, you need extensive maritime knowledge, hands-on operational experience, and strong leadership skills, often supported by certifications like STCW or other maritime safety qualifications. Familiarity with barge-specific navigation systems, deck equipment, and safety management systems is essential. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities set top supervisors apart in this field. These capabilities ensure safe, efficient barge operations and effective team management in a complex, often high-risk environment.

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Barge Supervisor

Houma, LA

PCM & Affiliated Companies
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Job description

Job Title: Inland Marine Barge Supervisor

Reports To: Superintendent

Summary: Barge Supervisors are responsible for all Inland Marine aspects of operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning work, determining techniques to be used, supervising and training crew personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned).

  • Demonstrate & promote safety leadership (i.e. Morning safety meetings & completing JSAs)
  • Responsible for organization and housekeeping on barge at all times
  • Responsible for planning, prepping, laying out, assembling, and installing of equipment and materials.
  • Examine & inspect work progress, equipment, and work sites to verify safety & to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.
  • Assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.
  • Conduct meetings with crew to schedule and coordinate the activities to be accomplished during the week. Direct crew throughout the week to assure successful completion
  • Assist Superintendent with timely job close-out and punch list completion
  • Maintain neat and orderly job-site and personal appearance
  • Inspect, operate and maintain tools and equipment needed on the job.

Education/Experience:

  • Must have experience in inland marine construction, pipeline fabrication & maintenance, and pile driving.
  • Marine construction experience as a Foreman, Supervisor, and/or Superintendent
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Barge Supervisors may directly supervise 15-20 employees on the Barge and/or other remote locations and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include mentoring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing.

Physical Demands:

The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Barge Supervisors must be willing to comply with PCM Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and governmental regulations.

The above description covers some of the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be constructed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

I have read and understand all the duties and requirements listed above.

Disclosures: PCM & Affiliated Companies reserves the right to unilaterally amend, change, modify, delete, replace or add to the statements in this policy, at any time, with or without prior notice. PCM & Affiliated Companies also reserves the right to interpret the provisions of this policy. Such interpretations will be final and binding. In addition, not every situation can be anticipated in written policies, guidelines and/or procedures, and the facts surrounding any situation may require discretionary judgements by management.