Inland Deckhand/Tankerman PIC

Centerline Logistics Corporation • Channelview, TX

40d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 operatons.
• 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 supervison.
• Ability to be self-motvated.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our 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 to our employees after meeting Company requirements.
• All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees