Tankerman Marine Vessels Inland
About The Position
Genesis Marine is a company that provides safe, reliable, and efficient marine transportation services, primarily serving refineries and storage terminals along various waterways in the United States and Canada. The company owns and operates two fleets, inland and offshore, with a significant number of vessels. Genesis Marine is committed to providing a safe and competitive service, exceeding customer and regulatory requirements through strict operating procedures. The Tankerman role involves a variety of duties that change depending on the vessel and watch, as directed by the Master.
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
- Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of hose handling, including hook-up, disconnection and proper slinging
- Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of re-packing pumps, per barge maintenance report, and barge maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License and TWIC card
- Current USCG Tankerman Document (PIC-DL)
- Tank Barge Fire Fighting certification
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 various tasks necessary for tow operations, 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., according to the barge checklist
- Dewatering barges as necessary
- Developing a complete knowledge of all heaters
- Troubleshooting barge problems
- Developing a complete knowledge of all barges
- Cleaning the boat
- Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters
- Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley
- Cleaning the 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 required training and participating in Safety Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
