Inland Tankerman

Northeast Maritime Institute Inc.; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime training institute in Fairhaven is seeking an Inland Tankerman responsible for loading and unloading tank barges, ensuring compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The role involves performing hourly vessel checks, maintaining routine maintenance, and effectively communicating with dock personnel. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of emergency response procedures and safety drills. This position emphasizes the importance of safety and efficiency in all operations, making it crucial for maritime operations.

Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with loading, transferring, and discharging liquids on tank barges is helpful.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulatory compliance for inland tank vessel operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with deck and wheelhouse personnel.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform duties of Person-In-Charge (PIC) by loading and discharging cargo.
• Conduct hourly checks of the vessel and engine room.
• Report maintenance issues to wheelhouse personnel.
• Performing hourly vessel and engine room checks and logging activity.
• Maintaining routine vessel and tank barge maintenance.
• Reporting maintenance issues to wheelhouse personnel.
• Understanding and applying emergency procedures, Coast Guard regulations, and operating manuals.
• Communicating clearly with boat and dock personnel by radio, telephone, and voice communications.
• Assisting wheelhouse personnel in safety drills (monthly/quarterly).
• Catching lines on deck fittings, preparing lines for underway, and assisting navigation.

Job description

The Inland Tankerman is responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading tank barges and loading, transferring, and discharging liquid cargoes pursuant to all applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing the duties of the Person-In-Charge (PIC) by loading, transferring, and discharging liquid and chemical products onboard tank barges.
• Safely and efficiently carrying out the duties of a member of the deck crew onboard inland towing vessel and barge.
• Completing Declarations of Inspection (DOIs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Performing hourly checks of the vessel and engine room and logging the activity.
• Performing and maintaining routine maintenance on vessels and tank barges.
• Reporting maintenance issues to wheelhouse personnel.
• Understanding and applying emergency response procedures, Coast Guard regulations, terminal operating guidelines, machinery operating and repair manuals, and other pertinent information.
• Effectively and professionally communicating with boat and dock personnel by radio, telephone, and voice communications.
• Assisting wheelhouse personnel in the completion of all safety drills (monthly/quarterly).

Other standard duties routine housekeeping duties, and general maintenance

• Catching lines on deck fittings, casting lines free when getting underway, and assisting in the navigation of the boat.
• Using hand tools, power tools, painting equipment, and personal protective equipment as directed.

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