Tankerman

JOHN W STONE OIL DISTRIBUTOR LLC•Gretna, LA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC is a local leader in dockside, mid-streaming, and offshore fueling along the Mississippi River, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Venice, Louisiana, and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Tankerman position is based onboard Company Vessels, with a work schedule of 14 days on / 7 days off, and a home port in Gretna, Louisiana. This role involves serving as Person in Charge (PIC), performing liquid cargo transfer operations, inspecting barges, connecting and disconnecting hoses, monitoring cargo flow, completing paperwork, training deckhands, and performing general vessel maintenance and housecleaning. The Tankerman is also responsible for maintaining safe living and working conditions and adhering to company policies and regulations.

Requirements

At Least 18 Years of Age
Reliable Transportation to and from Work
High School Diploma (or its equivalent)
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Basic Computer Skills
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Person in Charge (PIC) Endorsement and Dangerous Liquids Endorsement
Passing a drug screen (a DOT test, and a non-DOT hair test)
Passing a fit-for-duty physical examination

Responsibilities

Serve as Person in Charge (PIC)
Perform liquid cargo transfer operations in a safe and efficient manner
Inspect the barge prior to transfer operations
Connect and disconnect hoses
Align and secure valves
Check engines and pumps prior to transfer operations
Monitor cargo flow and mooring lines throughout the transfer operations
Conduct soundings on liquid cargo tanks using gauge tape or gauge stick
Complete and submit paperwork, including the Declaration of Inspection (DOI)
Train and evaluate Deckhands
Perform general maintenance and housecleaning on vessel, tow, and equipment
Maintain cleanliness of vessel, tow, and equipment
Maintain equipment in good working order and condition
Maintain safe, sanitary living and working conditions
Maintain barges in tow
Offload trash and used filters
Clean, scrape, chip, and paint vessel
Repair flame screens
Make and break tow
Assist the vessel and tow in making locks
Drop, spot, and switch barges at docks
Make couplings
Operate winches and ratchets
Line-handling and rigging
Stand as lookout, or ride the head of the tow as a lookout
Communicate via a VHF radio
Cook and prepare meals
Develop knowledge of heaters
Troubleshoot problems
Live and work in close quarters onboard a vessel for weeks at a time
Adhere to and comply with company and safety policies, United States Coast Guard Regulations, and environmental laws and regulations