Shore Tankerman

Canal Barge Company; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Barge Company is seeking a Shore Tankerman for the Port Arthur/Beaumont area. The role requires safety-conscious, physically demanding work and on-call availability, with travel as needed. A valid driver’s license, a US Merchant Mariner endorsement as PIC/DL, and TWIC are required.

You will transfer liquid cargos, inspect barges and equipment, perform minor repairs, and coordinate with customer dock personnel while serving as a first-line emergency responder.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years Shore Tankerman experience.
• 2nd Issued License required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos.
• Follow safety, environmental and barge procedures.
• Inspect barges and safety equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance on barges and pumps.
• Liaise with customer dock personnel.
• Act as first-line emergency responder.
• Physically capable of climbing, bending and lifting up to 100 lbs.

Skills

Shore Tankerman experience

Valid Driver's License

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CANAL BARGE COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

SHORE TANKERMAN

PORT ARHTUR/ BEAUMONT 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 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.