Shore Tankerman

Canal Barge Company; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Barge Company is seeking an experienced Shore Tankerman for the PORT ARTHUR/BEAUMONT area. Qualified candidates must be safety conscious, able to work in a physically demanding environment, and willing to be on-call and travel independently.

Primary duties include transferring liquid cargos, inspecting barges and equipment, performing minor maintenance, and serving as a first-line emergency responder.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years Shore Tankerman experience and 2nd issue of license.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.
• Must hold U.S. Merchant Mariner's endorsement as PIC/DL and have a TWIC; heater/boiler experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos.
• Follow safety, environmental and barge processes to avoid incident transfers.
• Inspect barges prior to transfers.
• Perform minor maintenance on barges and pumps.
• Inspect safety and transfer equipment.
• Liaise with customer dock personnel.
• Serve as first-line emergency responder.

Skills

Safety-conscious

On-call availability

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

TWIC

PIC/DL Endorsement

Job description

Canal Barge Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

SHORE TANKERMAN

• PORT ARTHUR/ BEAUMONT 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 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 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.