Responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between badges, ships and facilities including completion of bills of lading and guage reports.
Responsibilities
- Create load/discharge plans for trim, stability and safe cargo operations
- Monitor product level in tanks while topping off tanks, stripping cargo tanks and using drip samplers
- Operate mooring winches, anchor winches, diesel engines, cargo pumps, tank/pipeline valves, cargo tank heater/boilers, IG Systems, manual and hydraulic booms/cranes, hand tools and gas meters.
- Use and care of manual, hermetic, and MMC tapes for proper gauging
- Hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping
- Ability to understand piping diagrams and proper valve alignment for cargo segregations, as well as loading manuals and vapour calculation manuals
- Accurately fill out Bill of Ladings, Barge Logs, DOI’s, BDNs and all other job related paperwork
- Perform routine maintenance (oil changes/greasing/chipping/painting/etc) and maintain cleanliness abroad the barges
- Continually inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance
- Effectively communicate with foreign crews and oil facility personnel
- Ability to think and respond quickly in emergency situations
- Use of emergency equipment such as lifesaving, damage control and safety equipment
- Occasional use of air purifying respirator, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and air monitoring equipment for hazardous cargos
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines and Yokohama fenders
- Able to climb unto barges and up and down ladders and must not be afraid of heights
- Able to handle exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas etc)
- May be required to work different equipment and in different regions
- Ability to work well under stress
- Perform other duties as assigned by Master, Mate or Direct Supervisors
Requirements
- Must be at least age 18
- Tankerman PIC endorsement
- Must possess valid STCW endoresements for RFPNW, Basic Training and Vessel Security
- Possess a valid driver’s license, TWIC Card and Passport
- Previous experience as a tank barge operator on oil barges preferred
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Must have a valid 24 hour HAZWOPER
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiple and divide)
Expected Hours of Work
- This position requires a variable call out schedule including days, nights and weekends
- Able to work weekends, holidays and at night
- Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
Interested? Email careers [at] huntrecht.com