Sr. Manager Electrical Projects

Ingram Barge Company•Paducah, KY

10d

About The Position

The Sr. Manager Electrical Projects oversees electrical systems upgrades for vessel overhauls and repowers, and provides electrical guidance and support to Ingram Marine Group facilities and repair yards. The role coordinates Ingram associates and external vendors to integrate electronic throttles, alarm systems, steering systems, and other electrical upgrades, with a focus on Zero Harm and compliance with Subchapter M regulations. The position manages direct reports and work across vessel, facility, and repair-yard settings. It helps plan and scope vessel overhauls, supports electrical design and equipment procurement, oversees installation and repair work, maintains overhaul documentation, and assists Chief Engineers with hands-on maintenance and procedures. The role also reviews repair invoices and records, manages vessel cores, sources parts, supports training, and performs technical assignments as directed by the Manager of Engineering.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
6–8 years of experience in the field.
NFPA 70E certification.
Physical ability to transit vessel and facility dock work environments, including lifting, climbing, entering confined spaces, and maneuvering through hazardous areas.
Ability to travel as needed to IBCO facilities and repair yards.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
High level of knowledge of vessels and vessel systems.
Exceptional people skills to support customer satisfaction before, during, and after projects.
Ability to manage direct and indirect reports, vendors, and processes across multiple areas.
Ability to organize and prioritize large amounts of information and align it with customer service, operations, engineering, regulatory, and company specifications.
Ability to work cross-functionally with representatives from multiple departments to achieve common goals.
High-level knowledge of PLCs and AC and DC controls and systems.
High-level knowledge of industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct vendors and Ingram associates during vessel overhauls.
Collaborate with facility managers and provide guidance for electrical upgrades and repairs.
Manage direct reports and Ingram associates overseeing vessel electrical-system installations in accordance with Subchapter M regulations.
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
Calibrate, test, inspect, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic devices such as PLCs, transmitters, and controllers.
Assist with the design, engineering, and procurement of electrical equipment and instrumentation systems.
Visit vessels scheduled for overhaul, develop their work scopes, and communicate planned work to all parties.
Ensure proper documentation of overhaul processes.
Develop procedures and documentation for USCG approval of vessel equipment upgrades under Subchapter M regulations.
Attend routine staff, Overhaul, ISAFE, and project-progress meetings.
Manage vessel cores from overhauls.
Source parts for projects and overhauls, and supervise daily shoreside repairs.
Assist Chief Engineers with hands-on maintenance and repair tasks during overhauls.
Assist Chief Engineers with onboard maintenance procedures during overhauls.
Complete records and other documents related to repairs.
Perform special technical assignments as directed by the Manager of Engineering.
Review invoices from overhauls and general repairs.
Review prior vessel overhaul records and determine the current overhaul work scope based on Ingram overhaul standards.
Ensure essential documentation from vessel repairs is maintained.
Support department activities through regular and prompt attendance.
Help train chief and junior engineers.