Tankerman Trainee - Houston

Loadstar • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Loadstar provides product handling and site logistics services to refineries, chemical plants, barge lines, and terminals. Shoreside tankermen live at home and travel to various work sites. A tankerman's role is critical to the petroleum and chemical shipping industry. Certified by the United States Coast Guard, tankermen serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) of critical operations and help protect the environment by ensuring the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges.

Tankermen travel to different work sites as required. They oversee cargo handling and equipment operation, ensure adherence to safety protocols, safeguard the environment, and help maintain the integrity of petroleum and chemical shipments. This trainee position includes field training and requires travel to training locations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• No DUIs/DWIs in the past three years.
• Have or be qualified to receive a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner credential (MMC).
• Reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and telephone.
• Ability to work on-call, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Provide college course certificates of completion for required courses: Barge DL and Fire Fighting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• For the Lake Charles area, the ideal applicant lives two hours or less from both Beaumont, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different work sites as required.
• Serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) during critical operations.
• Ensure the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges.
• Oversee cargo handling, equipment operation, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Safeguard the environment and prevent potential hazards.
• Maintain the integrity of petroleum and chemical shipments.
• Minimize risks associated with transportation operations through expertise and diligence.
• Provide vigilant oversight that contributes to environmental protection and operational success.

Benefits

• Paid hourly plus mileage reimbursement for travel to and from field training locations.
• Paid overtime for all hours in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Medical insurance options, with the company paying a large portion of the premiums.
• Affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits (varies by work group).
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED