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Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible.
At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It's what makes us a leader in our industry.
Do you have experience as an Industrial Electrician? Are you looking for an opportunity to take on a leadership role? If so, this may be a great fit for you! Cooper Consolidated offers competitive salaries, a great benefits package and an amazing 401K match!
This job is primarily responsible for leading the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical systems supporting electric floating cranes, barges, shore-powered equipment, and terminal operations. This job provides technical leadership for electrical infrastructure, automation systems, motor controls, power distribution, and crane control systems. Additionally, this job oversees electrical maintenance personnel and contractors, manages capital and maintenance projects, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The position partners closely with operations and maintenance teams to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and operational performance and serves as the organization's primary electrical subject matter expert within a demanding marine and cargo-handling environment.
In this job, you will:
- Lead, develop, and manage electrical maintenance personnel through coaching, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Establish and maintain electrical maintenance standards, procedures, best practices, and reliability programs to support safe and efficient operations.
- Oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for electrical systems across cranes, barges, terminals, and related facilities.
- Provide technical expertise for power distribution systems, motor controls, drives, PLCs, automation systems, crane controls, generators, and marine electrical infrastructure.
- Direct troubleshooting efforts, root cause investigations, and corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Ensure the safe operation and regulatory compliance of electrical systems in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, company safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable marine regulations.
- Manage contractor relationships and oversee third-party electrical service providers to ensure quality, safety, and performance standards are met.
- Plan, prioritize, and coordinate electrical resources and maintenance activities to support uninterrupted cargo-handling and terminal operations.
- Lead electrical capital projects, equipment upgrades, modernization initiatives, and commissioning activities from planning through implementation.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, monitor maintenance expenditures, and support procurement of electrical equipment, services, and critical spare parts.
- Evaluate and implement technologies, automation enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives that increase equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements in electrical system availability, maintenance effectiveness, workforce capability, and overall operational performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:
Education
Required – Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, ore related technical field; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience
Required – 7 years’ experience in industrial electrical maintenance, including 3 years supervisory/management experience.
Preferred – Experience supporting various waterfront and/or shipyard operations, such as cranes, marine terminals, ports or other types of heavy industrial environment.
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred – OSHA 30 Certification, NFPA 70E Training/Certification, Master Electrician Certification, Professional Engineer (OE) License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), AC/DC motors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Strong knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation systems, instrumentation, and control technologies.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
- Effective leadership skills or ability to learn and apply leadership skills.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective leadership, employee development, project management, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, lockout/tagout practices, and electrical safety standards.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Demands & Requirements
Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and balance.
Manual dexterity e.g., ability to grasp, manipulate and assemble small objects.
Arm/hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination.
Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s)
Ability to climb ladders and perform work at significant heights.
Ability to perform work in confined spaces and around deep water.
Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
Ability to work on call as needed.
Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.
Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed.
Here’s additional information you need to know:
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.
Exposure to such conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin.
Travel, up to 40% local travel.
Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at Cooper Consolidated, LLC? Apply today!
Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Cooper Consolidated, LLC offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
Cooper Consolidated, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Cooper Consolidated, LLC and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cooper Consolidated, LLC and its Subsidiaries.
