Barge Supervisor

Moran Towing Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Moran Towing Corporation invites applications for a Barge Supervisor on the Transportation team. The role oversees loading and discharging five ocean-going and two inland dry bulk barges, ensuring safety, cargo integrity, and equipment performance.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of related experience, a TWIC, a U.S. passport, and the ability to travel up to 100% while maintaining non-standard schedules. This is a full-time, on-site position in Florida.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Valid TWIC.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to rent a vehicle.
• Valid U.S. passport.
• Demonstrated ability to always work safely.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.
• Flexibility to work a non-standard work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and assists with loading and discharging Moran Towing Corporation’s five ocean-going Dry Bulk Barges and two Inland Dry Bulk Barges.
• Maintains and repairs on-board equipment and machinery.
• Operates Travel Lift Crane, hydraulic winches, and hoists.
• Develops and executes loading and discharge plans for dry bulk vessels with safety and efficiency in mind.
• Keeps cargo integrity during loading/discharge and reports progress to Dry Bulk Carriers personnel.
• Liaises with terminals and tug crews to optimize shifting schedules.
• Monitors regulatory environmental reporting per USCG and EPA requirements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Travel willingness

Communication skills

TWIC card

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maritime degree (2-year)

Maritime degree (4-year)

Job description

Brief Description

Join a leading company in the Maritime Industry in a critical role on our Transportation team! Moran Towing Corporation (www.morantug.com) has an opportunity available for a Barge Supervisor. The Barge Supervisor is a salaried, non-exempt position and reports to the Manager, Dry Bulk Technical Services. Moran Towing Corporation is one of the oldest companies in America and has prospered by continuously reinventing itself for over 160 years. Starting in 1860 as a tugboat company, we have grown from those roots to become a dominant provider of commercial ship docking services, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and commercial diving services. While economies, cultures, markets, and technology will always continue to evolve, our steadfast commitment to partnering with our employees and customers to solve our customers’ marine requirements has enabled us to stay the course year after year.

Position Summary

The Barge Supervisor is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and assisting with all activities associated with the loading and discharging of Moran Towing Corporation’s five ocean-going Dry Bulk Barges and two Inland Dry Bulk Barges. During these activities, the incumbent performs all maintenance and/or repair on Barges and reports progress of all activities to Dry Bulk Carriers personnel.

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to

• Works with a safety-first attitude and is a safety role model for others.


• Operates in accordance with Moran’s Operating Policy and Procedures Manual (OPPM).


• Develops and executes loading and discharge plans for various dry bulk vessels, keeping in mind vessel safety, limitations of Moran’s machinery and the efficiency of the load rotation for the terminals and our customers.


• Attends the loading and discharge of Moran’s ocean dry bulk barges while ensuring that cargo integrity is maintained.


• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots all on-board equipment and machinery.


• Operates Travel Lift Crane, hydraulic winches, and hoists.


• Cleans and seals the hatches and ensures that the vessel’s hatch covers are seaworthy prior to sailing.


• Works closely with the terminals to arrange shifting schedules and liaises with attending tug to expedite barge shifting in conjunction with terminal requirements.


• Provides timely updates to Dry Bulk operations personnel on a vessel’s progress.


• Limits the vessel’s exposure to damage and delays while in port.


• Documents and relays a vessel’s deficiencies to dry operations personnel.


• Monitors and reports all regulatory environmental reporting based on requirements by the USCG and EPA.


• Maintains vessels in an EPA-compliant manner.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.


• Minimum 2 years of related experience.


• Demonstrated excellent mechanical ability.


• Valid Transit Worker Identification Card (TWIC).


• Valid driver’s license and ability to rent a vehicle.


• Valid U.S. passport.


• Demonstrated ability to always work safely.


• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, effective communication skills, and ability to work well independently and with crew and co-workers.


• Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.


• Flexibility to work a non-standard work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year or 4-year maritime degree.


• Maritime work experience.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform the demanding physical requirements of the job, including the following:

• The strength to lift, push, and pull required loads up to 50 pounds.


• Climb ladders and work at elevations.


• Handle power tools safely and efficiently.


• Enter designated confined spaces if required.

This job description does not cover or contain a complete list of responsibilities or activities. Responsibilities and activities may change, or other responsibilities and activities may be assigned, at any time with or without notice

In Return, We Offer:

• Competitive compensation


• Career development opportunities


• Team-oriented work environment


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans


• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs


• Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions


• Company paid Financial Advice Program


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Paid Vacation based on years of service

Pay Transparency

Moran Towing Corporation offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target pay range for the Barge Supervisor position is $60,000 -$80,000 per year. This pay range represents Moran's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

Moran Towing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.