Shore Tankerman

Canal Barge Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Barge Company in Houston seeks an experienced Shore Tankerman to safely transfer liquid cargos. The role requires on-call availability, ability to travel, and a valid Merchant Mariner endorsement with PIC/DL and TWIC. Candidates must meet physical demands and pass background, drug screen, and respirator fit tests.

Remaining duties include inspecting barges and equipment, performing minor repairs, and coordinating with dock personnel in a safety-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years Shore Tankerman experience.
• Must pass background check and physical including respirator fit test.
• Must hold U.S. Merchant Mariner's endorsement as a PIC/DL and TWIC.
• Houston area residence required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety conscious

On-call readiness

Travel independently

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

CANAL BARGE COMPANYJOB DESCRIPTIONSHORE TANKERMAN***HOUSTON, TX AREA***Canal Barge LLC 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. RequirementsMinimum 5-10 years Shore Tankerman Experienced/ 2nd Issue of LicenseA 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 the Houston areaMust have Heater/Boiler ExperienceSplit Load qualified- preferredCanal 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.