CLA Director of Barge Operations

Centerline Logistics Corporation • Bayonne, NJ

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About The Position

Manage CLA Barge Operations. Directly supervise Barge Operations and Barge Ops team. Develop marine operations and cost control programs for vessels. Hire, fire, and train personnel as appropriate. Assist in new project development interfacing with customers, etc.

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of tank barge experience with a minimum of five (5) years in the ship bunkering service.
• Possess a valid USCG Issued MMD with an endorsement of Barge DL PIC.
• Must have a good working knowledge of all State and Federal regulatory compliance regarding the transfer and carriage of petroleum products over water.
• Must be able to understand and use information in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to fairly evaluate and provide direction/training to Tankermen
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must be a self-motivator and be able to motivate others.
• Must be able to maintain direction and composure under extreme conditions and meet established goals and objectives.
• Valid TWIC and State Driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate in English and effectively direct workers in assigning jobs and seeing them through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Build core Barge Operations team to create high standard culture.
• Manage shore-based Barge Operations personnel to provide professional skill development to meet company goals.
• Primary Point of contact for Barge Ops Managers and Supervisors.
• Participate in the development of new programs, policies, and procedures to enhance the quality of operations.
• Assist in incident investigations and liaise with Safety Department in management of company safety program.
• Develop a schedule for routine SIRE Inspections, ABS and USCG inspections.
• Oversight on SIRE Inspections Schedule internal annual Management and SIRE inspections.
• Schedule annul testing such as annual hose, pipeline, gauges, winches, vapor tightness, pressure reliefs, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Oversight on Management Inspections, ABS and USCG Inspections, E-Maintenance items and Internal Audits.
• Accident & Spill Free Operations.
• Prompt and correct response to operating situations.
• Serve as and direct the department PIC checkoff on all.
• Safety record of vessels and crew.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Facilitate development & implementation of company operating procedures and acceptance by Vetter’s.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements.
• 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees