Coker Dock Worker - Austin Industrial - (Chalmette, La)

Austin Bridge & Road•Chalmette, LA

About The Position

The Coker Dock Worker loads chemicals into or from tanks, trailers, rail cars, and other containers, and performs barge-handling and loading duties. The role coordinates barge placement and swaps, inspects ropes, bits, cables, and barges, communicates with vessel crew and control-room personnel, controls conveyors during loading, assists with barge positioning, and monitors the barge while it is being loaded. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments and may involve weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. The company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to perform the physical activities required for the role, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; the job description specifies regular lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces when required.
Must have sufficient vision, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must maintain a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate barge swap-outs with the fleet handling the barge and arrange for its placement at the dock.
Inspect ropes, bits, and cables used to tie off the barge.
Communicate with the vessel's deckhand or captain about where to place the empty barge.
Coordinate with the room operator to pay out the winch until sufficient slack is available to connect the winch cable to the empty barge.
Inspect barges for damage, leaks, or contaminants.
Escort third-party surveyors onto barges to survey the draft of empty barges.
Control conveyors to ensure proper barge loading.
Assist the control-room operator with positioning the barge to prevent sinking.
Monitor the barge's condition while it is being loaded.
Perform other duties as assigned.