Inland Deckhand​/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, operate cargo pumps and operate tank/pipeline valves.
• Communicate with foreign crews and oil facility personnel.
• Adjust and secure barge lines.
• Complete loading and discharge gauge reports. Load 55 gallon drums.
• Inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance.
• Check oil and water in any equipment onboard before putting in use.
• Change engine oil and filters.
• General boat and barge maintenance and cleanliness.
• Hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping.
• Splice barge lines and boom running gear.
• Operate diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves.

• Previous experience as a tank barge operator on oil barges required.
• Must have a valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with PIC endorsement.
• Must have physical ability to maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines and board vessels by use of an accommodation ladder, Jacob’s ladder or tugboat.
• Must possess good communication skills by voice and/or visual hand signals.
• Ability to do accurate paperwork.
• Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• General computer skills
  - Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of Coast Guard and state requirements for transfer operations.
• Must have experience in multiple load calculations.
• Knowledge of company safety practices.
• Ability to think and respond quickly to emergency situations (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.).
• Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain professional relations with customers.
• Valid state Driver’s license.
• Valid TWIC.

• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Use of air purifying respirator, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), air monitoring equipment, hearing protection, VHF radio, hand tools, tow lines, high level alarms, and thermometer.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions- (Hot/Cold).

• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night.
• Willing to take call outs.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.