Job Description

Position Title

Tankerman

Location

Deer Park, TX

Job Description

General Duties and Responsibilities

* Overseeing all cargo transfer procedures as the PIC, including completing bills of lading and gauging reports.
* Operating barge machinery in a safe manner.
* Preventing oil spills, loss of cargo, and pollution.
* Ensuring that all cargo transfer equipment and procedures comply with federal, state, and company laws, policies, and regulations.
* Responsible for the safety of the towing vessel.
* Responsible of informing the Wheelman on watch of all known conditions of the vessel.
* Reporting any and all hazardous or unsafe conditions and making corrections when able.
* Monitoring product level in tanks, ensuring no tank is overfilled.
* Operating diesel engines, cargo pumps, and other vessel machinery, and maintaining in good working order.
* Developing training abilities and instructing trainees.
* Operational duties including, but not limited to: making up the tow; dropping, spotting, and switching barges; assisting the vessel and tow in making locks. Performing the various tasks necessary to carry out the above, including making a coupling, operating winches and ratchets, and handling, splicing, and throwing lines.
* Maintenance duties including, but not limited to: developing a complete knowledge of all equipment and barges; troubleshooting barge problems; chipping and painting vessels and barges; repairing flame screens, cleaning P/V valves, greasing winches, and ensuring general maintenance standards so that all equipment is kept neat, clean, and orderly.
* Housekeeping duties including, but not limited to: cleaning the boat, quarters, wheelhouse, and galley; dewatering barges as needed; cooking when needed, and performing other chores as directed by the Master of the vessel.
* Standing lookout or riding the head of the tow as lookout when needed.
* Participating in all safety, fire fighting, and spill meetings and drills.
* Performing assigned duties in emergency situations.
* Remaining up-to-date with all relevant licenses and certifications.
* Knowing the purpose of and using PPE when needed.
* Regular attendance at the worksite is required.

Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Previous experience as a Tankerman with petroleum products.
* Hold a valid license as Tankerman-PIC.
* Hold a valid TWIC.
* Must be able to fulfill physical requirements, including being able to lift and carry 50-100 lbs.
* Know when and how to use emergency equipment and PPE.
* Able to communicate and work with supervisors and other crew members.
* Able to live in close quarters with other crew members.
* Must be dependable with a stable work history.
* Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Ability to maintain stability under pressure and be flexible and willing to modify plans and behavior when necessary.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
* Refer to the List of Interpersonal/Leadership Qualities for additional terms that might apply to the position.
* Ability to work overtime as necessary.
* Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.
* Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.
* Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Experience/Education:

* Hold a valid license as Tankerman-PIC.
* Hold a valid TWIC.
* High school diploma / GED or equivalent experience is required.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in Marine Industry, is required.
* A recognized certification in field/industry, such as Name of Certification is a plus/required.
* Requires a valid drivers license.

Travel:

Employee is responsible for his/her own transportation to/from the vessel if they live within 75 miles of the vessel location.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee must frequently position, transport and/or move up to 50 or more pounds.
* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:
* Stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly;
* Be stationary for long periods of time;
* Work in confined or restrictive working spaces;
* Ascend stairs or ladders, work atop barges, traverse metal walkways at heights;
* Balance with equipment and while moving large and/or heavy objects;
* Use fingers and/or hands to handle and feel equipment;
* Reach with hands and arms above the head and to ground level;
* Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or otherwise reach into confined spaces;
* Push and pull material and equipment from one place to another;
* Bend and twist during boat/barge tie up;
* Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;
* Move about in an office environment;
* Work using repetitive motion.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

* Occasionally in an office environment.
* Regularly exposed to work in high, precarious places.
* Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
* Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat.
* Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, hand tools and small to medium-sized power tool use.
* Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
* Occasionally exposed to non-toxic propane fumes or airborne particles.
* Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours. Physical presence at the work site is required.

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Successful completion of company pre-employment background check, drug screen, and other related testing upon job offer acceptance.
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