Shoreside Tankerman (Houston)

Loadstar•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under U.S. Coast Guard regulations, tankermen serve as the person-in-charge of the vessel for cargo transfer operations involving tank barges. Transfers involve all types of liquids, including oils and refined products, chemicals, and liquified gases. Tankermen are fully responsible for the transfer include vessel mooring, pre-transfer inspection, opening and closing valves to safely move the cargo on or off the barge, completing required paperwork, and communicating with dock facility personnel. Tankermen work on 24-hour call and without direct supervision.

Requirements

Hold licensing and documentation issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
Demonstrate solid experience, integrity, a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to sustain incident-free operations
Must hold current and valid: U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
Coast Guard medical card
Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
Driver's License
Reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and telephone
Ability to work on-call, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
18 years or older
Legally able to work in the U.S.
Consistent work history with good references from past employers
Must complete pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a physical, drug and alcohol testing, and background check
Speak, write, and read fluent English
Work outside in all types of conditions for extended periods
Pass a required medical examination
Properly wear all 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 as much as two feet horizontally and vertical and extend arms through the normal range of motion while standing and squatting

Nice To Haves

One year of tankerman experience or more preferred
Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the Person-In-Charge of the vessel, ensuring the safe transfer of products to and from vessels per USCG regulations and company / customer requirements
Travel to job locations within the time required
Transport, wear and use all required equipment necessary for safe job completion
Conduct pre-transfer risk assessments and develop cargo transfer plans
Conduct pre-transfer inspections per the Loadstar Barge Inspection Report
Communicate with Marine Logistics Coordinator and reports any irregularities, discrepancies, or unsafe conditions affecting the vessel or facility
Demonstrate the commitment to utilize Stop Work Authority if there is any uncertainty about whether it is safe to proceed
Regularly evaluate and modify cargo flow as needed throughout the transfer
Regularly inspect and adjust barge mooring lines throughout the cargo transfer to allow for changes in equipment draft or condition
Disconnect and secures the barge valves and openings to prepare barge for departure