Engineer - Canal Barge Company

Job Description

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.

Requirements

A valid Driver’s License

A high school diploma or equivalency

Must be willing to obtain a TWIC

Able to pass a background check

Able to pass a physical

Canal Barge Company, Inc. 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.