Barge Logistics Lead – Marine Transport & Infrastructure

Essarsteelmn; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regulatory compliance bonus

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC seeks an experienced Logistics Expert – Barge Systems to lead barge transport design, permitting, and operations. You will partner with engineering, regulators, and ports to ensure safe, compliant marine infrastructure.

The role involves developing scheduling strategies, coordinating with operators, and driving improvements across the marine logistics function to align with production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Maritime Studies, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in marine logistics, barge transportation, port operations, or large industrial logistics systems.
• Experience with barge system design, permitting, construction support, and operations.
• Knowledge of inland waterway transportation, marine terminals, and vessel logistics.
• Experience with large industrial, mining, steel, energy, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Knowledge of maritime regulations and environmental permitting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams, regulators, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, permitting, and operation leadership for barge transportation systems.
• Support marine infrastructure development including docks and terminals.
• Coordinate permitting activities with regulators and port authorities.
• Develop operational strategies for vessel scheduling and material handling.
• Establish relations with barge operators, terminals, and service providers.
• Evaluate requirements and propose cost-effective improvements.
• Support construction, commissioning, and startup of barge infrastructure.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans for marine transport.
• Ensure compliance with maritime, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Monitor logistics performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across operations, procurement, engineering, and supply chain.

Skills

Marine logistics

Barge systems

Permitting

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Site travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Maritime Studies, or related field

Job description

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC seeks an experienced Logistics Expert – Barge Systems to lead barge transport design, permitting, and operations. You will partner with engineering, regulators, and ports to ensure safe, compliant marine infrastructure.

The role involves developing scheduling strategies, coordinating with operators, and driving improvements across the marine logistics function to align with production goals.