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SUMMARY OF COMPANY Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and Boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep‑water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence.

Our motto is “Faster, Safer, Better”.

JOB SUMMARY A Barge Cleaner is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior of barges, removing debris, cargo residue, and ensuring the vessel meets safety and cleanliness standards. Duties include using hand tools and equipment to clean tanks, decks, and compartments while adhering to safety regulations.

Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. SHIFT – 5:00‑5:00

Overtime and/or weekend availability required.

Channelview. (18310 Market St, Channelview, Tx 77530)

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings.
• Friendly Work Environment.
• Paid‑Time off/Holidays.
• Career Path Opportunities

• Strip product heels from an empty barge, strip bilges from boats or barges, pump heels to transfer vessels, designated by the shift supervisor.
• Operate dock equipment, vacuum pumps, transfer pumps, compressors, blowers, meters, vapor control equipment, hoses etc. to accomplish barge cleaning duties.
• Perform barge cleaning functions in compliance with quality assurance requirements specified in Quality & Environmental Manual and procedures.
• Perform barge cleaning and dock operations, abiding by all safety rules and regulations.
• Test hoses, cargo tank fittings and perform any other duties associated with barge cleaning operations, and perform routine preventive maintenance on dock equipment.
• Install blowers and blow‑dry compartments, install Butterworth cleaning nozzles and perform tank cleaning, and manually remove rust and solids from cargo tanks as required.
• Perform duties as assigned.

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
• Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol tests during employment.
• Adequate experience in barge cleaning and equipment operations.
• Be able to perform simple paperwork as required for filling out forms and logs.
• Must be able to communicate and take directions from Foreman & Supervisor.
• Able to work without contact lenses.
• Required to arrive to work on time and also work overtime hours as required.
• Understand general policies and procedures as described in the quality & environmental manuals.
• Required to undergo a training program and participate in refresher training as needed.

• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing stairs and/or vertical ladders of varying heights.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Lifting objects of minimum of 10 lbs, with maximum single‑person lift limit of 50 lbs.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet or humid conditions, loud noises and vibration.
• Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information.
• Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware.

The Company expects all employees to observe…