Shore Tankerman

Canal Barge Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Barge Company seeks a Shore Tankerman to perform liquid cargo transfers in the Houston area. The role requires safety focus, on-call availability, and the ability to travel as needed. Candidates must hold a U.S.

Merchant Mariner’s endorsement as PIC/DL and a valid TWIC, with a background check and physical examination completed before hire. Primary duties include transferring liquids, inspecting barges, and liaising with dock personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years Shore Tankerman experience; 2nd issue license.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment physical/drug screen.
• Must live in the Houston area and have heater/boiler experience.
• TWIC and Merchant Mariner endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos.
• Follow safety, environmental, and barge processes to conduct incident-free transfers.
• Inspect barges prior to conducting transfers.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of barges and pumps as necessary.
• Inspect all safety and transfer equipment.
• Perform liaison role with customer dock personnel.
• Serve as first-line emergency responders.
• Physical requirements include climbing ladders, bending, lifting 10–100 pounds.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Emergency responder

On-call availability

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CANAL BARGE COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

SHORE TANKERMAN

HOUSTON, TX AREA

Canal Barge LLC Shore Tankermanare 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 TWIC

I. Primary Job Duties

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos
• Follow all safety, environmental, and barge processes to conduct incident-free transfers
• Conduct inspections of barges prior to conducting transfers
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of barges and pumps as necessary
• Inspect all safety and transfer equipment
• Perform liaison role with customer dock personnel
• Serve as first-line emergency responders
• Physical 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 pounds

II. Requirements

• Minimum 5-10 years Shore Tankerman Experienced/ 2nd Issue of License
• A valid Driver’s License
• A high school diploma or equivalency
• Able to pass a background check
• Able to pass a physical which includes a respirator fit test and requires candidate to be clean shaven
• Must live in the Houston area
• Must have Heater/Boiler Experience
• Split Load qualified- preferred

Canal 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.