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Marine Barge Inspector

Job in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, 42001, USA
Listing for: Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marine Inspector position will be assigned to the MRF and will report to the Marine Inspection Manager. They will work closely with the Catlettsburg, KY based team and be responsible for the inspection and repair oversight of MPC’s barge fleet.

The Marine Inspector must be able to work with integrity, a self-starter who can work with little supervision, possess good communication skills both individually and as a team, and flexible to changes that may have impact to job scope (e.g., company growth, technological advancements, etc.).

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts all required United States Coast Guard (USCG) barge, Sub M vessel, Ship Inspection Report (SIRE), and Company required inspections, and maintains appropriate documentation. Including, but not limited to, annual inspections, Tank Barge Streamlined Inspection Program (TBSIP), Boat & Barge Blast/Paint inspections (NACE), On/Off Charter Surveys, SIRE per the Oil Companies  International Marine Forum (OCIMF), Certificates of Inspection, Drydock Credits, Internal Structural Exams, etc.

    Additional inspections include facility tanks (API
    653) and facility piping (API
    570).
  • Manages barge related projects by providing on-site consultation during new barge/boat construction.
  • Recommends barges to be removed from service as needed for repairs, while coordinating with Maintenance Planners and Marine Logistics to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Works an on-call schedule to assist with spill response coordination and acts as a first responder for Marine-related incidents.
  • Ensures and promotes efficient barge repair operations through interactions with local departmental staff, Marine Repair Facility (MRF) personnel, vendors, MPC/MPLX Terminals personnel, shipyards, outside towing companies, and contractors.
  • Tracks barges and arranges personal travel to complete inspections outside of area.
  • Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to MRF and MPC/MPLX specialty projects. Represents MPC/HSM by working directly with the USCG, shipyards, Fleet Operators, customers, customer representatives, and surveyors.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required.
  • Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) Credentials preferred.
  • Two (2) years of related experience required;
    Marine industry experience in mechanical, vessel, and/or welding preferred.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Paducah, Kentucky

Additional locations:
Mt Vernon IN 2 Rvrs, Nashville TN

Job Requisition :

Location Address: 201 Ashland Rd

Education:

Employee Group:
Full time

Employee Subgroup:
Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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