Tankerman

JOB
TITLE: Tankerman    

DEPARTMENT: Vessel 

FLSA
STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION:

Reports
to: Captain, Relief Captain and Pilot

Supervises: This
position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable,
and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area by performing the
following duties:

ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:

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. Other key job responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, the following:

• Ensure that any
  and all federal and state required documents that must accompany the
  barges are on board and in proper order.
• 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.
• Participate in the
  maintenance of the boat and barges, and help with the training of newly
  hired employees aspiring to become Tankerman.
• Handle lines and
  rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.
• Must be able to
  work in a rotation watch schedule, involving 6 hours on and 6 hours off,
  and be able to occasionally work additional hours not to exceed 15 hours
  in any 24-hour period or more than 42 hours in a 72-hour period, except in
  an emergency or drill.
• 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).
• 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.
• Must be able to
  wear a 5-minute escape pack, or a negative pressure respirator, or a
  supplied airline respirator.
• Must be able to
  drive to and from hub cities. 
• Must be able to
  perform all duties necessary to navigate locks.
• Must be able to
  adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and
  environmental regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and License
Requirements

• Possess
  a valid, current Merchant Mariners Document with a Tankerman 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.
• 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.
• Have
  a high school diploma or GED
  
  

Learning and Training
Requirements  

• Assist in training new personnel  
• Comprehend essential information
  related to:
• Spill
  containment and cleanup
• MSDS
  sheets and emergency action information
• Video
  training information addressing safety
• Safety
  meetings.
• Benzene
  training.

Safety and Rescue
Requirements

• Ensure safe working conditions and
  orderliness of the vessel. .
• Maintain
  safe, sanitary living and working conditions.
• Follow
  all company safety rules and environmental regulations.
• 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.
• Assist
  in safety and rescue operations in emergency situations.
• Assist
  in emergency firefighting, use firefighting equipment and spill containment
  equipment.
• Enter
  and exit hatches/ doorways quickly in case of emergencies.
• Physically
  pull or assist in pulling a lb man from the water. 

Minimum Job
Qualifications:

• Tolerate
  long hours during transfers.
• Communicate
  with co-workers, Captains, Pilots, Wheelman, Dispatchers, Port Engineers, Coast
  Guard Inspectors, and others.
• Remain
  calm during challenging situations.
• Posses
  a valid driver's license for operation of any of the company's vehicles.
• Make
  good decisions.
• Be
  dependable, conscientious, and show imitative.
• Pay
  attention to detail.
• Be
  willing to adhere to orders, rules, and regulations.
• Work
  as a team player – i.e., work with others and understand customer/ supplier
  wants and needs.
• Be
  stable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job,
  including discomfort, unpredictable weather, and potentially hazardous
  situations.
• Work
  aboard the vessel for prolonged periods according to work schedule for the
  vessel, for example:  28 days on and 14
  days off or 20 on and 10 off.
• Willing
  to work, as operations require, including days.
• Live
  in close quarters for long periods of time and is able to work away from home
  for long periods of time.
• Be
  drug and alcohol free while on company property during course and scope of
  company business.
• Be
  physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.
   

LANGUAGE
SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general
business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence,
and procedure manuals.  Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING
ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data,
establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive
variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with
several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Blessey Marine Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace