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Electrician

Ingram Barge CompanyPaducah, KY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Mar 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As an Electrician with Ingram Barge Company, you'll be integral to maintaining and upgrading electrical systems on a leading fleet, offering substantial hands-on experience and continuous learning opportunities. This role is perfect for a skilled professional eager to contribute to a reputable company and grow within the marine transportation industry. We encourage you to apply and become part of their dedicated team!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Paducah, KY, United States
Posted
5 months ago

Job Description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.

Ingram Marine Group is seeking an Electrician to join our team in Paducah, KY. This person will be responsible for electrical systems maintenance for running vessels, overhauling and repowering vessels. They will interact with vessel associates, and external vendors to install electronic throttles, alarm systems, steering systems, and other electrical repairs with focus on Zero Harm

What you'll be doing: 

  • Working hands on with Ingram associates and vendors during the overhaul process
  • Installing electrical systems onboard vessels in accordance with Subchapter M regulations
  • Maintaining knowledge of current and new technologies
  • Calibrating, testing, inspecting, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronic devices (PLCs, transmitters, controllers etc.)
  • Assisting in the design, engineering, and procurement of electrical equipment and instrumentation systems
  • Developing procedures and documentation for USCG approval for equipment upgrades for vessels per Subchapter M regulations
  • Attending routine staff, overhaul, ISAFE & project progress meetings as required
  • Communicating needs for projects and overhauls/supervising daily shore side repairs
  • Assisting Chief Engineers with “hands on” maintenance and repair tasks during overhaul
  • Assisting Chief Engineers with on board maintenance procedures during overhaul
  • Completing records and other documents from repairs
  • Performing special technical assignments as directed by the Manager of Electrical Projects
  • Possessing a high level of marine electrical knowledge with focus on Zero Harm and safety
  • Assuring essential documentation from vessel repairs are maintained
  • Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance
  • Working hands on with training of chief and junior engineers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • A high level of knowledge of the vessels and vessel systems is required for this position.
  • Exceptional people skills are also required prior to, during, and after the projects to assure customer satisfaction is maintained at a high level.
  • Ability to work with indirect reports, vendors, and processes across multiple areas
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize large amounts of information and use information to align with customer service, operations, and engineering regulatory and company specifications.
  • Should possess the ability to cross functionally work with multiple department representatives to achieve common goals.
  • A high level of knowledge of PLCs, AC and DC controls and systems is required.

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED 
  • 3-5 years as a marine electrician
  • NFPA 70E certification or the ability to obtain 
  • Valid TWIC Card

Working Environment and Conditions:

  • Must have the physical ability to transit all work environments for vessel and facility docks (i.e. lifting, climbing, confined spaces, maneuver hazardous areas)
  • Able to work in extreme weather conditions
  • Walking on uneven surfaces
  • Traveling to other facilities
  • On-call 24 hours/day and weekend in a rotating schedule, including holidays

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • Generous paid time off benefits
  • 401K match
  • Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
  • Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

 

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

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