Tankering Operations Lead — Safety & Training

Kirby; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby is seeking a competent supervisor to schedule and manage field personnel and ensure safety and training compliance for tankering operations. The role involves leading the Shore Tankering Operations Group, coordinating with internal teams and vendors, and upholding company standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing training programs, annual site-specific and company-wide training, and performing performance evaluations for tank barge PIC, while maintaining strong communication with

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years tankering experience with DL endorsement.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a company motor vehicle with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of boat and barge operations including personnel types.
• Proficiency in presenting and training groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the Shore Tankering Operations Group, while upholding the Kirby Way and Core Values.
• Oversee management and scheduling of manpower for internal and external customers.
• Manage safety and training requirements to ensure compliance with company, customer, facility, and federal requirements (annual site-specific training, annual CBT/AWO requirements, annual performance evaluations for tank barge PIC).
• Coordinate with other Kirby departments to meet customer requirements.
• Manage jobs distributed to vendors and monitor their performance for policy compliance.
• Supervise field personnel and ensure proper training.
• Assist with procedure development to ensure safe operations.
• Complete projects such as Incident Investigations, Service Incident Investigations, and manpower requirement analyses.

Skills

DL endorsement

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Driving license

Presentation skills

Training skills

Tankering knowledge

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Oasis

Oracle

Job description

Kirby is seeking a competent supervisor to schedule and manage field personnel and ensure safety and training compliance for tankering operations. The role involves leading the Shore Tankering Operations Group, coordinating with internal teams and vendors, and upholding company standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing training programs, annual site-specific and company-wide training, and performing performance evaluations for tank barge PIC, while maintaining strong communication with