AB Tankerman

Centerline Logistics Corporation•Bayonne, NJ
•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between barges, ships, and facilities including completion of bills of lading and gauge reports.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a tank barge PIC on oil barges required.
  • Valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with PIC endorsement required.
  • Experience with clean product and multiple cargos required.
  • Knowledge of Coast Guard and state requirements for transfer operations.
  • Valid first aid/CPR training certificate.
  • Complete HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
  • Ability to think and respond quickly to emergency situations (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.).
  • Self-motivated.
  • Ability to maintain professional relations with customers.
  • Must have physical ability to maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines and board vessels by use of an Accommodation ladder, Jacob’s ladder or tugboat.
  • Must not be afraid of heights.
  • Must possess good communication skills by voice and/or visual hand signals.
  • Ability to complete accurate paperwork.
  • Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
  • Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
  • Valid TWIC.
  • Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

  • Western Alaska experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor product level in tanks, operate diesel engines, operate cargo pumps, operate tank/pipeline valves, and operate manual and hydraulic booms.
  • Adjust and secure barge lines.
  • Complete loading and discharge gauge reports.
  • Load 55 gallon drums.
  • Inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance.
  • Communicate with foreign crews and oil facility personnel.
  • Participate in onboard drills with tug crews when job permits.
  • Check oil and water in any equipment on board before putting in use.
  • Operate diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves.
  • General barge maintenance and cleanliness.
  • Hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping.
  • Change engine oil and filters.
  • Splice barge lines and boom running gear.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefit and compensation packages.
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