Tankerman Supervisor

Jobtailor; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Tankerman Supervisor to oversee all CLA tankerman activities during transfer operations in New Jersey. You will train personnel, perform inspections, and lead hiring for new tankermen while ensuring strict regulatory compliance and safety standards.

The role requires 3+ years of tank barge experience, a valid USCG Tankerman PIC for dangerous liquids, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of tank barge experience.
• Valid USCG MMC with Tankerman PIC dangerous liquids.
• Good working knowledge of state and federal regulatory compliance for petroleum transfer over water.
• Ability to train assigned workers.
• Strong leadership and oral/written communication skills.
• Maintain direction and composure under extreme conditions; meet goals.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all CLA manned and unmanned Tankerman activities during transfer operations.
• Provide continuous on-the-job training as directed by Operations leadership.
• Conduct transfer inspections and audits of CLA barge operations and Tankermen.
• Perform initial tankerman skills reviews and yearly evaluations.
• Lead the hiring process for potential new tankermen.
• Directly supervise complex or sensitive transfer operations.
• Collaborate with CLA team to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Submit weekly operational reports to the Barge Operations Supervisor.
• Cover extra barge work as directed by leadership.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of USEC Operations.

Skills

Tankerman PIC

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Training Ability

Safety Compliance

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Supervise all CLA manned and unmanned Tankerman activities during transfer operations
• Provide continuous on-the-job training at the direction of the Director of USEC Operations and Barge Operations Supervisor
• Conduct transfer inspections and audits of CLA barge operations and Tankermen
• Conduct initial tankerman skills reviews and yearly performance evaluations
• Lead the hiring process for potential new tankerman
• Directly supervise complicated or sensitive transfer operations
• Work closely with CLA team members to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations
• Participate in developing new programs, policies, and procedures
• Submit weekly operational reports to the Barge Operations Supervisor
• Cover extra barge work as directed
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of USEC Operations
• Take communications 24 hours a day, including weekends, concerning schedule and condition changes

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of tank barge experience
• A valid USCG Issued MMC with a Tankerman PIC dangerous liquids
• Good working knowledge of all State and Federal regulatory compliance regarding the transfer and carriage of petroleum products over water
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to Tankerman
• High degree of management communications, oral and written
• Ability to maintain direction and composure under extreme conditions and meet established goals and objectives
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Ability to train assigned workers
• Ability to fairly evaluate subordinates
• Ability to understand and use information in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets
• Proficient using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Valid state drivers’ license
• Valid TWIC
• Must be able to communicate in English and effectively direct workers in assigning jobs and seeing them through to completion
• Must be physically fit to climb onto barges and up and down ladders, and bend and twist during boat/barge tie-up
• Must not be afraid of heights
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night; willing to take call-outs
• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
• Pre-employment drug testing is required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supervising tankerman activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing effective leadership and training. Capable of conducting inspections, evaluations, and developing operational policies to enhance safety and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tank Barge Experience
• USCG Issued MMC
• Leadership and Direction
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Tankerman PIC Dangerous Liquids
• Transfer Inspections
• Performance Evaluations
• Cargo Information Cards Understanding
• Material Safety Data Sheets Usage

Soft Skills

• Management Communications
• Self-Motivated
• Training Ability
• Composure Under Pressure
• Motivating Others

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid USCG Issued MMC
• Valid TWIC
• Valid State Drivers’ License

Industry Keywords

• Petroleum Products Transfer
• Barge Operations
• Safety Procedures
• Operational Reports
• Regulatory Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel