Shoreside Tankerman - New Orleans.

Gulfstar Industries; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime transportation company in Baton Rouge is seeking an entry-level employee for full-time barge operations. Responsibilities include confirming orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and operating equipment safely. Candidates must possess US Coast Guard credentials, a valid driver's license, and comply with drug testing. Ideal candidates will be reliable and attentive to detail, capable of working in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat or cold. Join a proactive team dedicated to safe maritime practices.

Qualifications

• Must possess US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with a Tankerman PIC Barge (DL) Endorsement.
• Must pass and remain compliant with Drug & Alcohol Testing Policies.
• Must clear a USCG Pre-Employment and Annual Merchant Mariner Examination.
• Valid driver's license in resident state.

Responsibilities

• Receive and confirm orders and report discrepancies immediately.
• Inspect the barge and perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before transfers.
• Maintain machinery and monitor cargo flow during operations.
• Prepare barge for sail and complete required paperwork.
• Inspect barge to ensure mechanical soundness and CFR compliance.
• Perform JSA and verify barge documents onboard before transfer.
• Complete and sign DOI; follow CFR requirements for Tankering Operations.
• Maintain machinery including barge pumps and lines.
• Connect cargo arm or hose and align valves for transfer.
• Report irregularities to vessel and/or facility before transfer.
• Stop transfer and call dispatch if irregularities occur.
• Check engine/pump readiness for discharge operations.
• Monitor cargo flow and mooring lines during transfer.
• After dispatch approval, disconnect and complete transfer paperwork.
• Secure valves and prepare barge for sailing; notify dispatch before leaving.
• Be available for on-call rotations including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Be ready to deploy within two hours to dispatch locations.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and participate in improvement activities.

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

Drug & Alcohol Clearance

Driver's License

Tools

QuickBase

CBT Safety Training Software

Fire Extinguisher

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

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Description

Reports to: Field Supervisor and/or Operations Manager

Department: Marine Operations

Status: Non-Exempt

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 to 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 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, some cases ASAP.
• Attendance and participation at monthly safety meetings, opportunity for improvement and change management activities.

Success Factors

• Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Physical Demands

• Multilimbed Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs 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 - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Working Conditions

• Environment - Work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold.

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 is required to provide and have a Fire Extinguisher on every transfer.
• Hand Tools - Employee is required to provide and maintain their own hand tools.
• PPE - GSI issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

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

Industries

Maritime Transportation