Shore Tankerman — Liquid Cargo Transfers (On-Call, Houston)

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

Job summary

Canal Barge Company seeks a Shore Tankerman to oversee transfers of liquid cargos with safety as a core requirement. This role includes on-call availability and travel within the Houston area, holding a Merchant Mariner PIC/DL endorsement and passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities include transferring cargos, inspecting barges and equipment, and performing maintenance. You will liaise with dock personnel and serve as a first-line emergency responder; expect heavy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years Shore Tankerman experience; 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety consciousness

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Mariner credentials (PIC/DL, TWIC)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC

Heater/Boiler experience

Split Load qualification

Driver's license

Job description

Canal Barge Company seeks a Shore Tankerman to oversee transfers of liquid cargos with safety as a core requirement. This role includes on-call availability and travel within the Houston area, holding a Merchant Mariner PIC/DL endorsement and passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities include transferring cargos, inspecting barges and equipment, and performing maintenance. You will liaise with dock personnel and serve as a first-line emergency responder; expect heavy