Marine Barge Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Marine Barge Operations Manager

Job Summary
This pivotal leadership role requires a strategic thinker with extensive industry knowledge to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and workforce coordination. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in marine fuel transfer, tank barge operations, and USCG regulations, playing a key role in maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tank barge operations and Tankerman activities, ensuring smooth and compliant operations.
• Ensure adherence to all Federal, State, Port, and industry regulations and operating procedures.
• Supervise Tankerman leadership personnel and operational teams, supporting hiring, training, evaluations, and PIC qualification processes.
• Coordinate with customer operational representatives to uphold vetting and compliance standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational policies and procedures.
• Participate in project reviews and operational planning initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance by maintaining training, audits, and barge inspection programs.
• Support equipment maintenance, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Ensure all operational documentation and regulatory records stay up to date and compliant
• Provide leadership, direction, and operational support to marine personnel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the tank barge industry.
• At least 5 years of ship bunkering or petroleum transfer operations experience.
• USCG-issued Merchant Mariner Credential with Barge DL PIC endorsement required.
• Strong knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to petroleum transfer and marine transportation.
• Proven experience in training and evaluating marine personnel.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working with customer vetting requirements and operational standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid TWIC card and driver’s license required.
• Availability during standard business hours with flexibility for after-hours, weekend, and holiday operational communications.

Company Description

Core Group Resources is the bridge that connects the maritime, marine offshore, oil & gas, petrochemical, and environmental industries. Our in depth knowledge of these fields can help you navigate these quickly expanding markets.

Core Group is actively assisting companies hiring top-notch marine engineers, operations, and commercial candidates with our expertise in these industries. Candidates seeking navigation into these industries, let us chart your career here. We have mapped out all verticals in this space and know where professionals are best poised for rapid career growth.

With strong projected growth in these sectors, now is the time to partner with the leading Houston-based recruitment firm of Core Group Resources.

We Offer:

Direct Hire, Executive Search, Contract Recruitment, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Contact us today to learn more about how we can partner with you. Email View email address on ziprecruiter.com to get started.

Company Description

Core Group Resources is the bridge that connects the maritime, marine offshore, oil & gas, petrochemical, and environmental industries. Our in depth knowledge of these fields can help you navigate these quickly expanding markets. \r\n\r\nCore Group is actively assisting companies hiring top-notch marine engineers, operations, and commercial candidates with our expertise in these industries. Candidates seeking navigation into these industries, let us chart your career here. We have mapped out all verticals in this space and know where professionals are best poised for rapid career growth. \r\n\r\nWith strong projected growth in these sectors, now is the time to partner with the leading Houston-based recruitment firm of Core Group Resources. \r\n\r\nWe Offer:\r\n \r\nDirect Hire, Executive Search, Contract Recruitment, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing\r\n\r\nContact us today to learn more about how we can partner with you. Email View email address on ziprecruiter.com to get started.