Marine Barge Operations Manager
Job Summary
This pivotal leadership role requires a strategic thinker with extensive industry knowledge to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and workforce coordination. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in marine fuel transfer, tank barge operations, and USCG regulations, playing a key role in maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily tank barge operations and Tankerman activities, ensuring smooth and compliant operations.
- Ensure adherence to all Federal, State, Port, and industry regulations and operating procedures.
- Supervise Tankerman leadership personnel and operational teams, supporting hiring, training, evaluations, and PIC qualification processes.
- Coordinate with customer operational representatives to uphold vetting and compliance standards.
- Assist in developing and implementing operational policies and procedures.
- Participate in project reviews and operational planning initiatives.
- Ensure ongoing compliance by maintaining training, audits, and barge inspection programs.
- Support equipment maintenance, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Ensure all operational documentation and regulatory records stay up to date and compliant
- Provide leadership, direction, and operational support to marine personnel.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational excellence.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the tank barge industry.
- At least 5 years of ship bunkering or petroleum transfer operations experience.
- USCG-issued Merchant Mariner Credential with Barge DL PIC endorsement required.
- Strong knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to petroleum transfer and marine transportation.
- Proven experience in training and evaluating marine personnel.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Experience working with customer vetting requirements and operational standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Valid TWIC card and driver’s license required.
- Availability during standard business hours with flexibility for after-hours, weekend, and holiday operational communications.