Marine Tankerman

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Texas City, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Petroleum Company is hiring a shore-based Marine Tankerman based in the Texas City, Texas (Galveston Bay) area. The position reports to the Marine Tankering Services Supervisor and is part of the Tankering Services Group. Tankerman safely and efficiently transfer various types of barges, troubleshoot barges, perform minor barge maintenance, and train other Tankerman in accordance with company procedures and standards and United States Coast Guard regulations. The work takes place in the field on barges, vessels, fleets, and terminals. Tankerman must be able to work independently in remote locations and in all weather conditions, both day and night, as assignments require. The role calls for professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to remain motivated while completing work safely and efficiently. Travel to work locations may be by personal transportation and boat, within a radius of up to 200 miles from the Texas City base.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Own dependable transportation and ability to travel to work locations, including by boat, within a radius of up to 200 miles from Texas City, Texas.
Valid USCG-issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement and a dangerous liquid (DL) qualification.
Valid USCG medical certificate.
Must already possess or be able to obtain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card within two weeks of employment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, both day and night, as job assignments require.
Ability to work safely and independently in remote locations.

Responsibilities

Conduct barge transfers according to MPC procedures and applicable USCG regulations and guidelines.
Troubleshoot barges and perform minor maintenance.
Perform all phases of barge transfers, including operating heaters on hot oil barges.
Maintain records and submit transfer-time documentation to the office in a timely manner.
Keep uniforms and transfer equipment clean and in good condition and ready for each transfer.
May conduct transfer audits on third-party Tankerman and assist with training new Tankerman.
Interface with customers in accordance with MPC policies and procedures.
Participate in safety and training activities.