Marine Tankerman

Marathon Petroleum; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum is seeking a shore-based Marine Tankerman in the Texas City area. You will transfer barges, troubleshoot equipment, and train teammates while adhering to MPC and USCG standards.

The role requires a valid MMC Tankerman-PIC, DL, TWIC, and USCG medical certificate. Travel within roughly 200 miles of Texas City is expected, with pre-employment checks and drug testing. Competitive rewards reflect industry leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have own transportation and travel within a 200-mile radius of Texas City, TX.
• MMC Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement and a DL qualification are required; USCG medical certificate also required.
• Must obtain TWIC card within 2 weeks of employment and pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

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 processes.
• Maintain records and document transfer times for office reporting.
• Maintain uniforms and equipment for transfers and assist in training new Tankermen.
• Interface with customers and participate in safety and training activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

USCG MMC Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement

USCG medical certificate

TWIC card

DL (dangerous liquid) qualification

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.

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.

Benefits

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.

• access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off
• 401k matching program
• paid parental leave
• educational reimbursement

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location

Texas City, Texas

Job Requisition ID

00024767

Employee Group

Full time

Employee Subgroup

Regular

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.