Terminals Tankerman

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Kenova, WV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Marathon Petroleum Company's L&S Terminals has openings for shore-based Tankerman based out of the Kenova, WV Terminal. This position will report to the Kenova Terminal Supervisor. Supporting the shipment and receipt of petroleum products via barge, this position is critical in playing a prominent role in enhancing life’s possibilities by blending, distributing and delivering quality products in a safe, reliable and competitive manner. This position works in all weather conditions, both day and night on 12-hour rotating shift. The Tankerman must be able to work safely and independently while maintaining motivation to effectively and efficiently complete the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must obtain and maintain a valid Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) with Tankerman PIC within 6 months of hire date
Must qualify and maintain a valid TWIC card
Ability to learn basic computer skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and ability to document and maintain accurate records
Ability to learn mechanical and electrical systems

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or vocational technical training
Previous river industry experience (tank barge worker) and/or petroleum industry experience

Responsibilities

Conducting barge transfers (loading and unloading) based on Marathon’s procedures and all applicable USCG regulations/guidelines.
Troubleshooting barges, performing minor maintenance on barges and being proficient in all phases of barge transfers, including heater operation on hot oil barges.
Gauging, sampling, hooking up, sampling and laboratory testing of petroleum products.
Stair climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, and often working outdoors.
Preparing terminal reports, maintaining records and documenting all transfer times to be turned into the office in a timely manner.