Marine Tankerman

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Galveston (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Texas City, TX is seeking a shore-based Marine Tankerman. The role requires operating barges, ensuring safe transfer, maintenance, and compliance with USCG regulations within a dynamic Tankering Services team.

You will work in the field with barges, vessels, and terminals, travel within a ~200-mile radius, and maintain records while training new Tankermen. Valid MMC Tankerman-PIC, TWIC, and USCG medical certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate not required; high school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess MMC Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement and USCG medical certificate.
• TWIC card required and ability to obtain within 2 weeks of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct barge transfers per MPC procedures and USCG regulations.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on barges.
• Operate heaters on hot oil barges and manage transfer timing records.
• Maintain uniforms and equipment in good condition for transfers.
• May audit third-party Tankermen and train new Tankermen.
• Interface with customers and comply with MPC policies.
• Participate in safety and training activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement

USCG medical certificate

TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

Valid driver’s license

Dangerous liquids qualification (DL)

Job description

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC) is currently accepting applications for a shore-based Marine Tankerman. This position will be based out of the Texas City, TX (Galveston Bay) area and will report to the Marine Tankering Services Supervisor. Tankerman are critical members of the Tankering Services Group, and we are looking for individuals who can contribute to our inclusive work environment.

Tankerman are responsible for safely and efficiently transferring various types of barges, troubleshooting barges, performing minor maintenance of barges and training other Tankerman to do so in accordance with all Company procedures/standards and United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations.

Tankerman will work in the field on barges, vessels, fleets, and terminals. Tankerman must be able to work in all weather conditions, both day and night, as the job assignment requires. Tankerman must be able to work safely and independently in remote locations while maintaining motivation to effectively and efficiently complete the job. Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism are critical to this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct barge transfers based on MPC’s procedures and all applicable USCG regulations/guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on barges.
• Proficient in all phases of barge transfers, including heater operation on hot oil barges.
• Maintain records and document all transfer times to be turned into the office in a timely manner.
• Maintain uniforms and equipment necessary for transfers in good, clean condition so as to be ready and available for each barge transfer.
• May conduct transfer audits on third-party Tankerman and assist in training new Tankerman.
• Interface with customers and do so in accordance with MPC’s policies/procedures.
• Participate in safety and training activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must have own mode of dependable transportation and be able to travel to work locations via that transportation and via boat ride up to, but not limited to, a 200-mile radius of the base location of Texas City, TX (Galveston Bay).
• A valid USCG issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement, and a DL (dangerous liquid) qualification is required. Additionally, a valid USCG medical certificate is required.
• Must already possess or be able to obtain within 2 weeks of employment a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Marathon Petroleum offers competitive salaries and a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.

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Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00023435

Location Address:

2401 5th Ave S

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.