Tankerman

BUFFALO MARINE SERVICE INC•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tankerman is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area. The primary function on the Tankerman is to prepare the barges that are assigned to his boat for safe and complete loading and discharging of oil, refined, and petrochemical barges. The Tankerman must be able to make certain that any and all federal and state required documents that must accompany the barges are on board and in proper order. The Tankerman must be able to communicate with dock personnel and ensure that each person participating in the transfer of the product understands what the product is and how it should be transferred and protected. The Tankerman must be able to participate in the maintenance of the boat and barges, and help with the training of newly hired employees aspiring to become Tankerman. The Tankerman must be able to handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities. The Tankerman must be able to wear a negative or positive respirator, PVC foul weather gear, rubber gloves and boots to protect himself from harmful cargo contact. The Tankerman must be able to wear a 5-minute escape pack, or a negative pressure respirator, or a supplied airline respirator. The Tankerman must be able to drive to and from hub cities. The Tankerman must be able to perform all duties necessary to navigate locks. The Tankerman must be able to adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid, current Merchant Mariners Document with a Tankerman’s endorsement for Grade B liquid cargos and under (46 CFR 12.20 et seq.)
Current and valid driver’s license
Ability to pass certification requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C – Benzene (for vessels exclusively engaged in petroleum and/or chemical transportation)
Ability to wear a negative or positive respirator, PVC foul weather gear, rubber gloves and boots.
Ability to wear a 5-minute escape pack, or a negative pressure respirator, or a supplied airline respirator.

Nice To Haves

Tankerman endorsement applies to vessel’s Tankerman exclusively engaged in petroleum or chemical transportation
Bunker Tankerman work a 14/7 rotation
Line Haul Tankerman work a 20/10 rotation

Responsibilities

Prepare barges for safe and complete loading and discharging of oil, refined, and petrochemical barges.
Ensure all federal and state required documents accompany the barges and are in proper order.
Communicate with dock personnel regarding product transfer and protection.
Participate in the maintenance of the boat and barges.
Assist in training newly hired employees aspiring to become Tankerman.
Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including respirators, foul weather gear, rubber gloves, and boots.
Wear a 5-minute escape pack, negative pressure respirator, or supplied airline respirator.
Drive to and from hub cities.
Perform all duties necessary to navigate locks.
Adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.