Shoreside Tankerman - Beaumont/ Lake Charles.

Gulfstar Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime transportation company in Houston seeks a Shoreside Tankerman. This role involves overseeing safe transfers of dangerous liquid cargo, performing inspections, and maintaining compliance with US Coast Guard regulations. Applicants must have a valid US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential and a Transportation Workers Identification Card. The position is entry-level, full-time, and requires strong attention to detail and dependability.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid MMC with Tankerman PIC Barge endorsement.
• Must have a TWIC and pass drug & alcohol testing.
• Must clear USCG Pre-Employment and Annual Merchant Mariner Examination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable transfer of dangerous liquid cargo.
• Conduct inspections before and during transfers.
• Report any irregularities immediately.

Skills

Self Control

Cooperation

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Stress Tolerance

Education

US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)

Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)

Valid driver's license

Tools

Fire Extinguisher

Hand Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Shoreside Tankerman – Beaumont / Lake Charles

Reports to: Field Supervisor and/or Operations Manager

Description

The Tankerman serves as the person‑in‑charge of critical operations, with the responsibility of protecting the environment by ensuring the safe, reliable transfer of dangerous liquid cargo. The role involves performing a variety of inspections from the beginning to the end of each transfer. The Tankerman must hold government‑issued certification and Tankerman certification when working aboard liquid‑carrying vessels, and includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive and confirm orders from dispatch, facility, boat captain and report any discrepancies to Gulfstar Dispatch Department immediately.
• Travel to and from assigned facility, as directed by Gulfstar Dispatch Department.
• Carry all equipment from vehicle to facility to ensure that all equipment necessary to complete the transfer will be close at hand.
• Wear all protective clothing and equipment, including respirator and fresh air equipment that may be required to transfer product.
• Inspect the barge prior to the cargo transfer operation, to ensure the vessel is mechanically sound and in accordance with US Coast Guard requirements.
• Perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and verify all barge documents are onboard prior to conducting cargo transfer operations.
• Complete and sign the Declaration of Inspection (DOI) and follow all CFR requirements as they relate to Tankering Operations.
• Maintain machinery, including barge pump engines, pump valve packings, winch wires, and soft lines when necessary.
• Connect cargo arm or hose and align the barge’s valves to send and receive cargo.
• Report irregularities of the vessel, and/or facility prior to beginning the transfer.
• Immediately stop transfer and call dispatch if irregularities occur.
• For discharge operations, check engine and pump to ensure they are mechanically sound prior to beginning transfer.
• Continuously monitor and adjust cargo flow and/or barge's mooring lines throughout transfer.
• Upon dispatch approval, disconnect cargo arm or hose and complete required paperwork and log book once the transfer is complete.
• Secure the barge’s valves and openings and prepare the barge for sail.
• Call dispatch with job information prior to departing the job site.
• Ability to work an on‑call rotation schedule which includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Required to be ready at a moment’s notice, while on rotation to be dispatched to a job and arrive on dock within two hours, sometimes ASAP.
• Attendance and participation at monthly safety meetings, opportunity for improvement and change management activities.

Success Factors

• Self Control – maintain composure, keep emotions in check, and avoid aggressive behavior even in difficult situations.
• Cooperation – be pleasant with others on the job and display a good‑natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail – be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations.
• Stress Tolerance – accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high‑stress situations.

Physical Demands

• Multilimbed Coordination – coordinate two or more limbs (e.g., two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing.
• Walking – walk one to four miles per job.
• Weight – lift, grip, pull or hold up to 80 pounds to waist and carry up to 300 feet.
• Arm‑Hand Steadiness – keep hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in one position.

Working Conditions

• Environment – work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold. Adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.

Technology

• Employee Information Management Systems – QuickBase
• CBT Safety Training Software – complete all safety training topics, as they are assigned through Moxie Media.
• Company Cell Phone – review and respond to company email communications, as needed.

Tools

• Fire Extinguisher – employee must provide and have a fire extinguisher on every transfer.
• Hand Tools – employee must provide and maintain their own hand tools.
• PPE – GSI issued Personal Protective Equipment.

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• MMC – must possess US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with a Tankerman PIC Barge (DL) endorsement.
• TWIC – must possess a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Medical Certification – must clear a USCG Pre‑Employment and Annual Merchant Mariner Examination.
• Drug & Alcohol Clearance – must pass and remain compliant with Pre‑Employment, Annual, Random, Post Incident, and Reasonable Suspicion for Corporate Non‑DOT and USCG DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Policies.
• Driver’s License – must possess a valid driver’s license in resident state.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
• Maritime Transportation

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