CLA Director of Barge Operations

Manage CLA Barge Operations. Directly supervise Barge Operations and Barge Ops team. Develop marine operations and cost control programs for vessels. Hire, fire, and train personnel as appropriate. Assist in new project development interfacing with customers, etc.

• Build core Barge Operations team to create high standard culture.
• Manage shore-based Barge Operations personnel to provide professional skill development to meet company goals.
• Primary Point of contact for Barge Ops Managers and Supervisors.
• Participate in the development of new programs, policies, and procedures to enhance the quality of operations.
• Assist in incident investigations and liaise with Safety Department in management of company safety program.
• Develop a schedule for routine SIRE Inspections, ABS and USCG inspections.
• Oversight on SIRE Inspections
• Schedule internal annual Management and SIRE inspections.
• Schedule annul testing such as annual hose, pipeline, gauges, winches, vapor tightness, pressure reliefs, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Oversight on Management Inspections, ABS and USCG Inspections, E-Maintenance items and Internal Audits.
• Accident & Spill Free Operations.
• Prompt and correct response to operating situations.
• Serve as and direct the department PIC checkoff on all.
• Safety record of vessels and crew.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Facilitate development & implementation of company operating procedures and acceptance by Vetter’s.

• At least ten (10) years of tank barge experience with a minimum of five (5) years in the ship bunkering service.
• Possess a valid USCG Issued MMD with an endorsement of Barge DL PIC.
• Must have a good working knowledge of all State and Federal regulatory compliance regarding the transfer and carriage of petroleum products over water.
• Must be able to understand and use information in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to fairly evaluate and provide direction/training to Tankermen
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must be a self-motivator and be able to motivate others.
• Must be able to maintain direction and composure under extreme conditions and meet established goals and objectives.
• Valid TWIC and State Driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate in English and effectively direct workers in assigning jobs and seeing them through to completion.

• Capable of making decisions and giving directions to facilitate prompt service delivery.
• Frequently required to board tugs, barges, and ships, at dock or at anchor in all weather conditions and at all hours.

• Normal office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Takes communications 24 hours a day, including weekends, concerning changes in schedules and conditions.

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.