Tankerman Superintendent

Canal Barge Company•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

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. The Superintendent provides timely field support and oversight, communicates expectations aligned with department goals, and keeps their manager informed through sound judgment and thoughtful communication. The position also supports TSG management and requires someone able to work independently and as part of a team. The role is based in the New Orleans area and includes extensive travel to monitor the team and job sites, 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 transfers, team performance, training, emergency response, and equipment readiness.

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 within the area and attend regular meetings in the TSG Sulphur office.
Reliable transportation required.
Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and remain reachable and responsive during assigned coverage periods.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, bend and stoop repeatedly, and lift heavy marine equipment and objects ranging from under 10 pounds to over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead and manage assigned shore tankermen and be accountable for team performance, including personal safety, spill prevention, competence, and customer service.
Provide safety leadership and regularly communicate expectations and constructive feedback; conduct assessments and mid-year and annual performance evaluations, set goals, and meet supervisor KPIs.
Visit docks to observe tankermen and assess transfer competency during critical stages.
Audit timesheets, track tankermen in Tow Works, maintain equipment in assigned geographic areas, and maintain credentials and qualifications.
Respond to emergencies and support CBC’s Incident Response Team with lightering, salvage, and tank barge expertise; travel to incident sites and act as an On-Scene Incident Commander when needed.
Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation and assist tankermen with troubleshooting, mechanical issues, priming, and LOCs; coach them through problem-solving.
Serve as a direct liaison to CBC vessel personnel working on the ICWW and provide investigation facts and findings to support continuous improvement.
Supervise tankerman training and trainees according to approved curriculum, protocols, and standard operating transfer procedures.
Conduct final competency assessments and critical-stage transfer assessments for trainees; help determine which tankermen are eligible to train others.
Report trainee progress to the training team and TSG leadership, provide feedback, and communicate expected improvement 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 the skills and training of team tankermen.
Maintain technical qualifications for barges and cargoes and familiarity with customer locations and expectations, including special safety practices for hazardous cargoes.
Recommend new or revised standard operating procedures.
Conduct safe liquid cargo loads and discharges, including vapor and non-vapor recovery, split cargo transfers, ship lightering, and tandem transfers, following the Cargo Transfer Procedures manual.
Conduct pre-transfer barge inspections, especially of safety and transfer equipment; perform minor barge and pump maintenance and repairs as needed.
Maintain clear, reliable communication with coworkers during transfers and be available during scheduled on-call time.
Help track, maintain, and inventory TSG equipment and supplies, including PPE, reducers, detonation arrestors, hoses, alarm boxes, trucks, and small vessels.