Tankerman

Overview

Responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between barges, ships, and facilities, including completion of bills of lading and gauge reports.

• Monitor product level in tanks, operate diesel engines, cargo pumps, and tank/pipeline valves, and operate manual and hydraulic booms.
• Communicate with foreign crews and oil facility personnel.
• Adjust and secure barge lines.
• Complete loading and discharge gauge reports; inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance.
• Use air‑purifying respirator, SCBA, air monitoring equipment, hearing protection, VHF radio, hand tools, tow lines, high‑level alarms and thermometer.
• Operate diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves.
• Check oil and water in any equipment on board before putting in use.
• Perform general barge maintenance and cleaning.
• Hydrostatic test cargo hoses and piping.
• Change engine oil and filters.
• Splice barge lines and boom running gear.
• Apply company safety practices.

• Previous experience as a tank barge PIC on oil barges required.
• Valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with PIC endorsement.
• Valid first aid/CPR certificate.
• Valid TWIC.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.
• Physical ability to maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines, and board vessels using an accommodation ladder, Jacob’s ladder, or tugboat.
• Knowledge of Coast Guard and state requirements for transfer operations.
• Good communication skills by voice and/or visual hand signals.
• Ability to complete accurate paperwork; basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to think and respond quickly to emergency situations (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.).
• Participate in onboard drills with tug crews when job permits.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Maintain professional relations with customers.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Can perform the functions in the attached job analysis and endure long hours.
• Can read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.

• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.).
• Not afraid of heights.
• Shared responsibility for galley chores, services, and meals with all crew members aboard.

• Adaptability to a variety of schedules and hours.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, at night, and take call‑outs.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to employees and their eligible dependents after meeting company requirements. 401(k) options, disability insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule), and healthcare and/or dependent care FSAs are also available after meeting company requirements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.