Tankerman Trainee Marine Vessels Inland
About The Position
Genesis Marine is a leading provider of marine transportation services, primarily serving refineries and storage terminals along the Gulf Coast, East Coast, Canada, Great Lakes, Intracoastal Canal, and western river systems of the United States. With a fleet of approximately 130 vessels, Genesis Marine offers safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of liquid cargoes. The company operates with a strong commitment to safety, adhering to strict operating procedures that exceed customer and regulatory requirements. This role involves training on various aspects of vessel operations, maintenance, housekeeping, and safety duties.
Requirements
- Ability to train on barge transfers including loads and discharges from start to finish
- Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of heater operation, including start up and shut down situations and partlow settings; hose handling, including hook-up, disconnection and proper slinging; re-packing pumps, per barge maintenance report, and barge maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- TWIC card
Responsibilities
- Making up the tow
- Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks
- Assisting the vessel and tow in making locks
- Standing lookout, or riding the head of the tow as a lookout
- Performing tasks such as making a coupling, operating winches and ratchets, and line handling, including splicing and throwing lines
- Chipping and painting vessel and tow
- Repairing flame screens, cleaning P/V valves, greasing winches, etc., in accordance with the barge checklist
- Dewatering the barges as necessary
- Developing a complete knowledge of all heaters
- Troubleshooting barge problems
- Developing a complete knowledge of all barges
- Cleaning the boat, quarters (including personal quarters), wheelhouse, galley, heads, and companionways
- Performing other cleaning chores as directed by the Wheelhouse operator on duty
- Cooking when needed
- Reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the Master and making “on-the-spot” corrections when capable
- Completing all training required and participation in Safety Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
