Employment Opportunities

Our client, Ingram Barge Company, part of Ingram Industries, seeks to recruit an experienced Naval Architect who will provide the primary oversight for all naval architect projects for their barge and towboat fleet.

As the industry leader, Ingram Barge Company currently has a fleet of nearly 4,000 barges including dry cargo hopper, liquid cargo and dry cargo deck versions. The towboat fleet includes approximately 100 linehaul vessels ranging up to 10,500 horsepower and 40 vessels under 1,800 horsepower.

The organization has an industry reputation for superior customer service, state-of-the-art information systems and a high quality training and safety program, as well as quality equipment and superior maintenance standards.

The Naval Architect will report to the Senior Vice President of Operations.

Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Prepare submissions for Coast Guard review and/or approval.

-Analyze motor vessel performance, including vibration and propulsion, as required to improve productivity.

-Evaluate motor vessel propellers for pitch changes.

-Assess before and after propeller repairs.

-Fulfill requirements of the new subchapter M vessel inspection regime requiring naval architect or marine engineer oversight.

-Provide assistance with deck barge, hopper barge and tank barge design, approvals, inspection and construction as required.

-Perform motor vessel stability analyses as required.

-Analyze float and draft criteria.

-Lead hull renovation/redesign efforts.

-Lead design efforts for any new towboats and barges.

-Manage and coordinate emission regulation and fuel efficiency issues.

-Assure all compliance issues are appropriately managed.

Other responsibilities include:

-Participation in industry trade association activities related to vessel engineering, operations and regulations.

-Provide short and long-term research and advice on any issues related to fleet architecture and design which will have an impact on operations as well as growth and profitability.

-Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Experience and Qualifications:

-Minimum of five years experience as a naval architect, preferably with knowledge of the towboat and barge industry

-Naval Architecture degree from accredited program

-PE certification or capable of obtaining PE designation

-Relevant marine operations experience not necessary but beneficial

-AutoCAD expertise required

-Excellent oral and written communication

-Track record as a team player who is willing to learn

-Strong understanding of the architectural issues relating to the Ingram Barge Company and be able to provide effective leadership to the organization in the discipline

-Will be expected to work closely with engineering, operations and outside contractors, as well as with Ingram employees involved in fleet redesign, retrofitting and new construction

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a long-term career with the industry leader. The organization offers an excellent compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. The position will be housed in the Ingram Barge Company headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, but will require significant travel to various locations and frequent on-site presence at their facility in Paducah, Kentucky.

For more information or to submit an application or nomination, please contact:

Richard D. Sbarbaro

Chairman

Lauer, Sbarbaro Associates/EMA Partners International

2 Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 100

Westchester, IL 60154

Phone: 708-531-0100

Fax: 708-947-9075

Email: Sbarbs@aol.com