Experienced Inland Tank Barge PIC

Kirby Inland Marine Lp; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Inland Marine LP is seeking personnel to prepare barges for loading and discharging cargo, maintain vessels, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance onboard tank barges. You will connect/disconnect transfer hoses, build tow, and perform minor repairs as part of daily operations.

The role includes training deckhands to become Tankermen and progressing through sponsored tankerman training programs, under supervision by the Captain/Master or Wheelman on watch.

Qualifications

• Able to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Willing to progress through tankerman training.
• Capable of performing routine vessel maintenance and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform scheduled vessel maintenance and general housekeeping on vessel and barge.
• Adhere to government regulations and environmental rules.
• Build tow by handling lines and cables to tie/untie barges and boats.
• Make minor repairs to boats and barges.
• Train deckhands to become Tankerman.
• Prepare barges for loading and discharging cargo.
• Load and discharge barges and vessel fuels/lubes.
• Connect and disconnect transfer hoses.
• Care for tools and equipment for boat and barges.
• Work under supervision of Captain/Master or Wheelman on watch.
• Progress through Company training programs.
• Pursue sponsored tankerman training to advance.

Job description

Overview

Tank Barge PIC prepare barges for the loading and discharging of cargoes, and perform all loading and discharging activities. They build tow by handling lines and cables to tie and untie barges and boats. Tank Barge PIC connect and disconnect transfer hoses. They perform scheduled vessel maintenance care for tools and equipment, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by their supervisor. They adhere to company safety policies and procedures and governmental regulations. They work under the supervision of the Captain/Master.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Adhere to Company safety policies and procedures.


• Perform scheduled vessel maintenance. Perform general housekeeping duties on vessel and barge.


• Adhere to Government regulations and environmental rules.


• Build tow by handling lines and cables to tie and untie barges and boats.


• Make minor repairs to boats and barges.


• Train deckhands to become Tankerman.


• Prepare barges for loading and discharging cargo.


• Load and discharge barges and vessel fuels/lubes.


• Connect and disconnect transfer hose(s).


• Care for tools and equipment for boat and barges.


• Work as directed by Captain/Master or Wheelman on Watch.


• Expected to progress according to Company training programs.


• Expected to further his/her education by attending and successfully completing sponsored tankerman training.