Harbor Services Operations Director

American Commercial Barge Line LLC; Convent (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line LLC seeks a Senior Operations Manager/Director, Harbor Services to lead safe and compliant tankering and harbor operations across the network. You will oversee Tankermen, set transfer procedures, and drive performance with a focus on safety, training, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 10+ years of inland marine experience, appropriate licenses, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of inland marine operations experience.
• Experience with liquid cargo transfers and harbor operations.
• Experience leading marine operations teams.
• Must hold a Master of Towing Vessels license.
• Must hold a Tankerman-PIC endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Tankermen performance, training, and development.
• Develop tank barge transfer procedures aligned with standards and regs.
• Hire, onboard, develop, and manage Tankermen and Harbor Services staff.
• Collaborate with Port Captains for safe, efficient operations across the network.
• Oversee Houston Harbor Services fleet and related assets.
• Ensure vessels are staffed, maintained, and utilized for safe operations.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain customer and vendor relationships for liquid cargo ops.
• Monitor KPIs for safety, service, cost, utilization, and operating performance.
• Provide budgeting, cost management, and forecasting for Tankering and Harbor Services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Safety mindset

Decision making

Education

Master of Towing Vessels license

Tankerman-PIC (Barge), DL endorsement

Job description

American Commercial Barge Line LLC seeks a Senior Operations Manager/Director, Harbor Services to lead safe and compliant tankering and harbor operations across the network. You will oversee Tankermen, set transfer procedures, and drive performance with a focus on safety, training, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 10+ years of inland marine experience, appropriate licenses, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while traveling as needed.