Tankerman (Texas)

JOHN W STONE OIL DISTRIBUTOR LLC•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tankerman serves as Person in Charge (PIC) for liquid cargo transfer operations aboard company vessels. The role is based onboard vessels working from a home port in Galveston and/or Channelview, Texas, on a schedule of 14 days on and 7 days off. The Tankerman performs cargo transfers, vessel and tow operations, equipment maintenance, and general onboard duties while complying with company policies, Coast Guard regulations, and environmental laws. The position requires living and working in close quarters onboard a vessel for weeks at a time. Offers of employment are conditioned on passing a DOT drug test, a non-DOT hair test, and a fit-for-duty physical examination.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Basic computer skills.
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Tankerman-Person in Charge (PIC) endorsement and Dangerous Liquids endorsement.
Pass a DOT drug test and a non-DOT hair test.
Pass a fit-for-duty physical examination.
Ability to live and work in close quarters onboard a vessel for weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

Serve as Person in Charge (PIC) during liquid cargo transfer operations.
Perform cargo transfers safely and efficiently; inspect barges, connect and disconnect hoses, align and secure valves, check engines and pumps, and monitor cargo flow and mooring lines.
Conduct liquid cargo tank soundings using gauge tape or a gauge stick and complete and submit required paperwork, including the Declaration of Inspection (DOI).
Train and evaluate Deckhands.
Perform general maintenance and housekeeping on the vessel, tow, and equipment; maintain cleanliness, equipment condition, and safe and sanitary living and working conditions.
Maintain barges in tow and offload trash and used filters.
Clean, scrape, chip, and paint the vessel; maintain the engine room and perform lubrication and oil and lube changes on winches and other moving parts; repair flame screens.
Make and break tow, assist with locks, drop, spot, and switch barges at docks, make couplings, operate winches and ratchets, and perform line-handling and rigging.
Stand as lookout or ride the head of the tow as a lookout, and communicate via VHF radio.
Cook and prepare meals and clean areas inside and outside the vessel as directed.
Develop knowledge of heaters and troubleshoot problems.
Comply with company and safety policies, United States Coast Guard regulations, and environmental laws and regulations.