Tank Cleaner "MHI" (Hiring Immediately)

Marine Tank Cleaner 1+ Year Experience

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Marine Tank Cleaners with a minimum of 1 year of marine or shipyard tank-cleaning experience. Candidates will be responsible for cleaning, preparing, and maintaining tanks, voids, and other confined spaces aboard ships and marine vessels. This position requires individuals who are comfortable working in confined spaces, following strict safety procedures, and performing physically demanding work in a shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare shipboard tanks, voids, bilges, and other confined spaces.
• Remove sludge, oil, fuel residue, water, debris, rust, and other contaminants from tanks.
• Perform manual cleaning using scrapers, brushes, shovels, pressure-washing equipment, vacuums, pumps, and other approved tools.
• Assist with pumping, draining, and transferring liquids and waste materials as required.
• Properly handle and dispose of waste and contaminated materials according to established procedures.
• Follow all confined-space entry, ventilation, gas-free, and safety requirements.
• Properly use required PPE, including respirators and other protective equipment when necessary.
• Maintain good housekeeping and keep work areas clean and free of hazards.
• Follow instructions from supervisors, competent persons, and shipyard safety personnel.
• Work safely around other marine trades and shipyard operations.
• Perform additional shipboard cleaning and labor duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of marine/shipyard tank-cleaning experience required.
• Previous experience working aboard ships, naval vessels, or in a shipyard environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic confined-space and tank-cleaning safety procedures.
• Ability to work in tight, enclosed, and difficult-to-access spaces.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, crawl, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, pressure washers, pumps, vacuums, and related cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to work around dirt, grease, oil, fumes, and other conditions commonly found in marine environments.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal safety instructions.
• Must be dependable and able to work as part of a team.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, or varying shifts as required by the project.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 Maritime certification.
• Confined Space Entry training.
• Respirator/Fit Test certification.
• Shipyard or naval vessel experience.
• Familiarity with gas-free and marine tank-entry procedures.

Experience:
Marine/Shipyard Tank Cleaning: 1+ year required

Work Environment:
Shipyard and marine vessel environment. Work may be performed in confined spaces, tanks, voids, machinery spaces, and other areas aboard vessels. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding work while following all applicable safety requirements.

Job Type: Full-time