Barge Inspector

Job Description

Ingram Barge Company is seeking a Barge Inspector to join our Barge Maintenance and Repair team. This Inspector role will primarily support our dry cargo and tank barge fleets and will be based in Reserve, LA.

Barge Inspectors evaluate the condition of barges and schedule repairs with the corresponding repair facility; doing what it takes to get our equipment back on the river where it belongs Your work ensures our barges are in top-notch condition and keeps our business humming along smoothly for a seamless customer experience. This is a role for those with a focus on customer service and do not mind getting their hands dirty in the process

What you will be doing:

Performing tank barge readiness checks to ensure barges are ready to load & discharge upon arrival to docks and terminals

Performing tank barge inspections as outlined under the USCG D8 Tank Barge Streamlined Inspection program

Coordinating repair of barges with our Logistics team and repair facilities

Updating our Logistics team with any changes in completion of repair schedule

Representing our organization with vendors, USCG, and occasionally to customers

Managing cost estimates within the Ingram purchase order system

Updating data bases and spreadsheets with daily activity

Expediting repairs in a timely manner ensuring quality of work while tracking costs

 

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