Canal Barge Company onboard Engineers work on our fleet of Inland Towing Vessels. Orientation and training is provided; a U.S. Coast Guard engineering license is helpful.
Qualified candidates must be safety conscious, able to work in a physically demanding environment, and possess a working knowledge of marine diesel engines (EMD & CAT), reduction gears, and auxiliary equipment. Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment is required. Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, email, and preventive maintenance application) are a must.
The work schedule consists of 28 days on & 28 days off. All applicants must have favorable work references and a valid driver's license, and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
Primary Job Duties
- Maintain and repair onboard equipment and machinery
- Assist in overhauls and other major repairs and projects
- Manage spare parts inventory
- Supervise personnel assigned to the Engine Room
- Fuel the towboat and barges
- Maintain regulatory compliance of the vessel engine room equipment
- Maintain cleanliness of the Engine Room
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements of the job include climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and stooping, lifting heavy marine equipment, and lifting objects from various levels ranging from 10-100 pounds.
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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What We Do
Founded in 1933, Canal Barge Company, Inc. is a family-owned, independent marine transportation company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. The name “Canal Barge” dates back to our early years when we operated one barge exclusively along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Today we are one of the most diverse marine transportation companies in the country, moving highly valuable cargo to virtually every part of the world. Our greatest strength is in providing dedicated logistics in moving along the waterway between the Gulf Coast and Mid-America. Additionally, using our oceangoing deck barge fleet, we have made port calls on all coasts of the U.S. and foreign port calls in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and even across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Dedicated to long-term partnerships and tailor-made customer service, Canal Barge enjoys relationships with several Fortune 500 chemical and oil companies, as well as refineries, construction companies, fabricators, public utilities, engineering companies, and the United States Government. Canal Barge is in full compliance with the American Waterways Operators’ Responsible Carrier Program
