Shoreside Tankerman, OTB

Centerline Logistics Corporation•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

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. Responsibilities Create load/discharge plans for trim, stability, and safe cargo operations. Monitor product level in tanks while topping off tanks, stripping cargo tanks, and using drip samplers. Operate mooring winches, anchor winches, diesel engines, cargo pumps, tank/pipeline valves, cargo tank heater/boilers, IG Systems, manual and hydraulic booms/cranes, hand tools, and gas meters. Use and care of manual, hermetic, and MMC tapes for proper gauging. Hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping. Ability to understand piping diagrams and proper valve alignment for cargo segregations, as well as loading manuals & vapor calculation manuals. Accurately fill out Bill of Ladings, Barge Logs, DOI’s, BDN’s, and all other job related paperwork. Perform routine maintenance (oil changes/greasing/chipping/painting/etc.), and maintain cleanliness aboard the barges. Continually inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance. Effectively communicate with foreign crews and oil facility personnel. Ability to think and respond quickly in emergency situations. Use of emergency equipment such as lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. Occasional use of air purifying respirator, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and air monitoring equipment for hazardous cargos. Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines and Yokohama fenders. Able to climb onto barges and up and down ladders and must not be afraid of heights. Able to handle exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.). May be required to work different equipment and in different regions. Ability to work well under stress. Perform other duties as assigned by Master, Mate, or Direct Supervisors.

Requirements

Must be at least age 18.
Tankerman PIC endorsement.
Possess a valid USCG Merchant Mariners Document.
Must possess valid STCW endorsements for RFPNW, Basic Training, and Vessel Security.
Possess a valid driver’s license, TWIC Card, and Passport.
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
Must have a valid 24 hr HAZWOPER.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a tank barge operator on oil barges preferred.

Responsibilities

Create load/discharge plans for trim, stability, and safe cargo operations.
Monitor product level in tanks while topping off tanks, stripping cargo tanks, and using drip samplers.
Operate mooring winches, anchor winches, diesel engines, cargo pumps, tank/pipeline valves, cargo tank heater/boilers, IG Systems, manual and hydraulic booms/cranes, hand tools, and gas meters.
Use and care of manual, hermetic, and MMC tapes for proper gauging.
Hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping.
Understand piping diagrams and proper valve alignment for cargo segregations, as well as loading manuals & vapor calculation manuals.
Accurately fill out Bill of Ladings, Barge Logs, DOI’s, BDN’s, and all other job related paperwork.
Perform routine maintenance (oil changes/greasing/chipping/painting/etc.), and maintain cleanliness aboard the barges.
Continually inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance.
Effectively communicate with foreign crews and oil facility personnel.
Think and respond quickly in emergency situations.
Use of emergency equipment such as lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment.
Occasional use of air purifying respirator, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and air monitoring equipment for hazardous cargos.
Lift/carry up to 50 pounds, maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines and Yokohama fenders.
Climb onto barges and up and down ladders.
Handle exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.).
Work with different equipment and in different regions.
Work well under stress.
Perform other duties as assigned by Master, Mate, or Direct Supervisors.