Offshore Work in TX Up to $375/day (28 & 14 or 14 & 7)

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Vessel Tankerman

Reports To: Captain/ Pilot/Department: Vessel

I. General Job Responsibilities

The Tankerman is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area. Employee’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The primary function on the Tankerman is to prepare the barges that are assigned to the boat for safe and complete loading and discharging of oil, refined, and petrochemical barges.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. The Tankerman must be able to handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.

6. The Tankerman must be able to work a rotating six hours on and six hours off watch schedule, and occasionally work different hours not to exceed sixteen consecutive hours without rest.

7. The Tankerman must be able to work on the boat with a schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e. 20 days on, 10 days off or 28 days on, 14 days off).

8. The Tankerman must be able to wear a negative or positive respirator, PVC foul weather gear, rubber gloves and boots to protect yourself from harmful cargo contact.

9. The Tankerman must be able to wear a 5-minute escape pack, or a negative pressure respirator, or a supplied airline respirator.

10. The Tankerman must be able to drive to and from hub cities.11. The Tankerman must be able to perform all duties necessary to navigate locks.12. A Tankerman must be able to adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.

II. Education and License Requirements

Employee must:

01. Have a high school diploma or GED02. Possess a valid, current Merchant Mariners Document with a Tankerman's endorsement for Grade B liquid cargos and under (46 CFR 12.20 et seq.) and a current and valid driver’s license. The Tankerman endorsement applies to vessel’s Tankerman exclusively engaged in petroleum or chemical transportation.

03. Be able to pass certification requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C – Benzene. This applies to vessel Tankerman exclusively engaged in petroleum and/ or chemical transportation.

III. Learning and Training Requirements

Employee must be able to:

01. Comprehend essential information related to: a. Spill containment and cleanup b. MSDS sheets and emergency action information. c. Video training information addressing safety. d. Safety meetings. e. Benzene training.

02. Assist in training new personnel

IV. Safety/ Rescue Requirements

Employee must be able to:

01. Ensure safe, working conditions and orderliness of the vessel.02. Maintain safe, sanitary living and working conditions.03. Follow all company safety rules and environmental regulations.04. Wear safety equipment as required, including: gloves, steel toes boots, goggles, rubber boots, slicker suits, respirator, five (5) minute escape pack or negative pressure respirator or supplied airline respirator.

05. Assist in safety and rescue operations in emergency situations.06. Assist in emergency firefighting, use firefighting equipment and spill containment equipment.07. Enter and exit hatches/ doorways quickly in case of emergencies.08. Physically pull or assist in pulling a 200-300lb person from the water.

V. Minimum Job Qualifications:

Employee must be able to:

01. Tolerate long hours during transfers.02. Read and write.03. Communicate with co-workers, Captains, Pilots, Dispatchers, Port Engineers, Coast Guard

Inspectors, and others.04. Remain calm during challenging situations.05. Posses a valid driver’s license for operation of any of the company’s vehicles.06. Make good decisions.07. Be dependable, conscientious, and show imitative.08. Pay attention to detail.09. Be willing to adhere to orders, rules, and regulations.10. Work as a team player – i.e., work with others and understand customer/ supplier wants and needs.11. Be stable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job, including discomfort, unpredictable weather, and potentially hazardous situations.12. Work aboard the vessel for prolonged periods according to work schedule for the vessel, for example:

28 days on and 14 days off or 14 on and 7 off.13. Willing to work, as operations require, including days.14. Live in close quarters for long periods of time and is able to work away from home for long periods of time.

15. Be drug and alcohol free while on company property during course and scope of company business.16. Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $325.00 - $375.00 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TWIC Card (Required)
• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Tankerman PIC MMC (Required)