Port Arthur

Loadstar•Beaumont, TX

94d

About The Position

The Shoreside Tankerman serves as the person-in-charge of tank-barge cargo-transfer operations under U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Transfers may involve oils and refined products, chemicals, and liquified gases. The tankerman is responsible for vessel mooring, pre-transfer inspections, operating valves to move cargo safely on or off the barge, completing required paperwork, and communicating with dock facility personnel. The position works on 24-hour call without direct supervision, with scheduled days off. Applicants must hold the required U.S. Coast Guard credentials and demonstrate relevant experience, integrity, a strong work ethic, commitment to excellence, and the ability to sustain incident-free operations. The role requires travel to job locations, working outdoors in varied conditions, and performing physical tasks while using required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Hold a current and valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
Hold a current and valid Coast Guard medical card.
Hold a current and valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Have a valid driver's license.
Have reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a telephone.
Be able to work on call, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be at least 18 years old.
Be legally able to work in the United States.
Have a consistent work history and good references from past employers.
Complete pre-employment requirements, including a physical, drug and alcohol testing, and a background check.
Speak, write, and read fluent English.
Work outdoors in all types of conditions for extended periods.
Pass a required medical examination.
Properly wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Lift, carry, grip, hold, and/or pull up to 75 pounds.
Walk one to six miles per job.
Climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and/or ramps.
Step up to two feet horizontally and vertically and extend arms through a normal range of motion while standing and squatting.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of tankerman experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the person-in-charge of the vessel and ensure safe product transfers in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and company and customer requirements.
Travel to job locations within the required time.
Transport, wear, and use all equipment required for safe job completion.
Conduct pre-transfer risk assessments and develop cargo-transfer plans.
Conduct pre-transfer inspections using the Loadstar Barge Inspection Report.
Communicate with the Marine Logistics Coordinator and report irregularities, discrepancies, or unsafe conditions affecting the vessel or facility.
Use Stop Work Authority when uncertain whether it is safe to proceed.
Evaluate and modify cargo flow as needed throughout the transfer.
Inspect and adjust barge mooring lines during cargo transfers to accommodate changes in equipment draft or condition.
Disconnect and secure barge valves and openings to prepare the barge for departure.
Complete required cargo-transfer paperwork and communicate with dock facility personnel.