Tankerman Superintendent

Canal Barge Company•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Tankerman Superintendent develops, maintains, and leads a high-performing shore tankerman team that operates safely, reliably, and with the trust of internal and external stakeholders. The role coaches and trains Tankermen to provide effective service to port operations while balancing operational risk, customer expectations, and profitability. It provides consistent in-field support and oversight, communicates expectations aligned with department goals, and keeps the manager informed. The role also supports TSG management and requires someone able to work independently and as part of a team. The position includes extensive travel to monitor the team and job sites in the assigned area, regular meetings in the TSG Sulphur office, and shared after-hours coverage through an on-call rotation. Reliable transportation is required. The Superintendent supports safe liquid cargo transfer operations, team performance, training, emergency response, and equipment and credential maintenance. The role reports to the Manager Tankermen Services Group and has assigned Shore Tankermen as direct reports.

Requirements

Excellent people skills, including the ability to supervise, train, evaluate, and communicate effectively.
Competency with IT systems, Microsoft software, and CBC IT systems/tools; training is provided for CBC systems/tools.
USCG Tankerman PIC license required.
Extensive hands-on experience with all tank barge transfer systems.
Mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
Minimum high school education.
Five to ten years of marine experience.
Ability to travel extensively to monitor team members and job sites; reliable transportation is required.
Ability to participate in a shared after-hours on-call rotation and remain reachable and responsive during assigned coverage periods.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, bend and stoop repetitively, and lift heavy marine equipment, including objects weighing over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling split cargoes, including lube and chemicals.
Product knowledge of all cargos.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage shore tankerman performance for the assigned area or objectives, supporting personal safety, zero spills, competence, and customer service.
Provide safety leadership, care for people, and promote a strong behavior-based safety culture.
Communicate meaningful constructive and corrective feedback; conduct regular assessments and mid-year and annual performance evaluations; and set goals.
Meet Supervisor KPIs; conduct dock visits and observe tankermen during critical transfer stages to assess competency.
Audit timesheets and track tankerman Tow Works; maintain TSG equipment in assigned geographical areas and maintain credentials and qualifications.
Respond to emergencies, support the CBC Incident Response Team with lightering, salvage, and tank barge expertise, and travel to incident sites to act as an On-Scene Incident Commander when needed.
Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation; troubleshoot tankerman-reported issues, including mechanical problems, priming, and LOCs; and coach tankermen in problem solving.
Serve as a direct liaison to CBC vessel personnel working on the ICWW and provide investigation facts and findings for continuous improvement.
Supervise tankerman training and trainees under the approved curriculum, protocols, and standard operating transfer procedures.
Conduct final competency assessments and critical-stage transfer competency assessments for trainees; help determine which Tankermen are eligible to train others.
Keep the training team and TSG leadership informed of trainee progress, improvement needs, and expected completion timelines.
Ensure Tankermen understand and comply with PPE requirements and maintain safety training, safety meetings, risk assessment tools, and cargo knowledge/SDS.
Track and document team members’ skill levels and training.
Maintain technical qualifications for barges and cargoes and familiarity with customer locations and expectations, including safety practices for hazardous cargoes.
Recommend new or revised SOPs and conduct safe liquid cargo loads and discharges, including vapor and non-vapor recovery, split cargo transfers, ship lightering, and tandem transfers.
Follow the Cargo Transfer Procedures manual; conduct pre-transfer barge inspections, especially of safety and transfer equipment; and perform minor barge and pump maintenance and repairs as needed.
Maintain clear and ongoing communications with coworkers during transfers and be available during scheduled on-call time.
Help track, maintain, and inventory TSG equipment, including PPE supplies, reducers, detonation arrestors, hoses, alarm boxes, trucks, and small vessels.
Adhere to the CBC Code of Conduct and demonstrate a Humble, Hungry & Smart mindset.