Canal Barge Company · 1 week ago
Barge Readiness Tech
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCanal Barge Company is seeking a Barge Readiness Technician responsible for conducting inspections of tank barges prior to loading and unloading products. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a clean working environment.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Conduct flawless inspections of tank barges, including but not limited to:
Inspection of voids
Reading and understanding barge documents
Inspect all other working equipment on the barge
Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility
Starting of barge engine and inspection for defects
Experience locating hull damage, void tank inspections, and all fittings including winches
Familiarity with barge equipment and ability to perform minor preventative and corrective maintenance on barge pumps, pump engines, boilers, and heaters
Mechanical skills to troubleshoot minor repair components on both Detroit Diesel and Cummins engines
Troubleshooting skills for; gear boxes, couplings, drive shafts, deep well pumps, positive displacement pumps, and centrifugal pumps
Understand the functions/operations of the high level alarms both mechanical and electrical
Knowledge of vapor recovery systems on tank barges, including all piping and pressure vacuum relief valve (PVRV)
Knowledge of the functions/operations of the cargo tanks, cargo piping, cargo tank valves, pump cans, check valve, pressure relief on pumps and hot oil heaters
Maintain and ensure that decks are clear from spills (cargo or engine fluids). Assist as needed with barge operations. Extensive attention to detail required. Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and policies. Stay compliant with all regulatory bodies as it applies to the work that is being completed and with all safety rules and policies. Utilize proper PPE while performing work on barges. Perform other duties as required and directed by management
Qualification
Required
Conduct flawless inspections of tank barges, including but not limited to: Inspection of voids
Reading and understanding barge documents
Inspect all other working equipment on the barge
Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility
Starting of barge engine and inspection for defects
Experience locating hull damage, void tank inspections, and all fittings including winches
Familiarity with barge equipment and ability to perform minor preventative and corrective maintenance on barge pumps, pump engines, boilers, and heaters
Mechanical skills to troubleshoot minor repair components on both Detroit Diesel and Cummins engines
Troubleshooting skills for; gear boxes, couplings, drive shafts, deep well pumps, positive displacement pumps, and centrifugal pumps
Understand the functions/operations of the high level alarms both mechanical and electrical
Knowledge of vapor recovery systems on tank barges, including all piping and pressure vacuum relief valve (PVRV)
Knowledge of the functions/operations of the cargo tanks, cargo piping, cargo tank valves, pump cans, check valve, pressure relief on pumps and hot oil heaters
Maintain and ensure that decks are clear from spills (cargo or engine fluids)
Assist as needed with barge operations
Extensive attention to detail required
Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and policies
Stay compliant with all regulatory bodies as it applies to the work that is being completed and with all safety rules and policies
Utilize proper PPE while performing work on barges
Perform other duties as required and directed by management
Carry out the Business Philosophy, Code of Conduct, and mission of Canal Barge Company, Inc
This position will involve daily travel to multiple locations
Travel expenses will be reimbursed
High school education or equivalent required
Valid Driver's License
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card
Reliable means of transportation required
Preferred
Knowledge of tank barges preferred but not required
Basic computer knowledge, Lotus Notes
Benefits
Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Company
Canal Barge Company
Canal Barge Company is a transportation company that provides cargo services.
Founded in 1933
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Douglas Downing
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Recent News
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