Shore Tankerman

Canal Barge Company; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Barge Company seeks a Shore Tankerman for the New Orleans/Baton Rouge region to transfer liquid cargos aboard barges, adhering to safety and environmental protocols. The role requires on-call availability and ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities include barge inspections, minor maintenance, and acting as liaison with dock personnel while serving as a first-line emergency responder. A valid driver’s license and Merchant Mariner credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Must have safety-conscious mindset and ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass background checks.
• Able to pass a physical including a respirator fit test and be clean shaven.
• Must live in the New Orleans area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos on barges.
• Follow safety, environmental, and barge procedures to ensure incident-free transfers.
• Inspect barges prior to transfers and perform minor maintenance on barges and pumps.
• Inspect safety and transfer equipment; perform repairs as needed.
• Serve as liaison with customer dock personnel and act as first-line emergency responder.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Physically fit

Willing to travel/on-call

Driver's license

Merchant Mariner PIC/DL endorsement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC

PIC/DL endorsement

Job description

CANAL BARGE COMPANYJOB DESCRIPTIONSHORE TANKERMAN – NEW ORLEANS/ BATON ROUGECanal Barge Shore Tankerman are our internal experts in the transfer of liquid cargos.Qualified candidates must be safety conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. Shore Tankerman must be on-call and be able to travel independently. All applicants must have favorable work references and a valid driver's license and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.Tankermen must hold a U.S. Merchant Mariner's endorsement as a PIC/DL, and must possess a current, valid TWICI. Primary Job DutiesConduct transfers of liquid cargosFollow all safety, environmental, and barge processes to conduct incident-free transfersConduct inspections of barges prior to conducting transfersPerform minor maintenance and repair of barges and pumps as necessaryInspect all safety and transfer equipmentPerform liaison role with customer dock personnelServe as first-line emergency respondersPhysical requirements of the job include climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and stooping, lifting heavy marine equipment, and lifting objects from various levels ranging from 10-100 poundsII. RequirementsA valid Driver’s LicenseA high school diploma or equivalencyAble to pass a background checkAble to pass a physical which includes a respirator fit test and requires candidate to be clean shavenMust live in New Orleans areaCanal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.