Shoreside Tankerman - Houston.

Join to apply for the Shoreside Tankerman - Houston. role at Gulfstar Industries 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description Reports to: Field Supervisor and/or Operations Manager Department: Marine Operations Status: Non-Exempt The Tankerman serves as the person-in-charge of critical operations, with the responsibility of protecting the environment by ensuring the safe reliable transfer of dangerous liquid cargo. Is responsible for performing a variety of inspections from beginning to end of transfer. Must hold government-issued certification and Tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen. Duties & Responsibilities Receive and confirm orders from dispatch, facility, boat captain and report any discrepancies to Gulfstar Dispatch Department immediately. Travel to and from assigned facility, as directed by Gulfstar Dispatch Department. Carries all equipment form vehicle to facility to ensure that all equipment necessary to complete the transfer will be close at hand. Wears all protective clothing and equipment, including respirator and fresh air equipment that may be required to transfer product. Inspects the barge prior to the cargo transfer operation, to ensure the vessel is mechanically sound and in accordance to US Coast Guard requirements. Performs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and verifies all barge documents are onboard prior to conducting cargo transfer operations. Completes and signs the Declaration of Inspection (DOI) and follows all CFR requirements, as they relate to Tankering Operations. Maintenance of machinery, including barge pump engines, pump valve packings, winch wires, and soft lines when necessary. Connects cargo arm or hose and aligns the barge’s valves to send and receive cargo. Reports irregularities of the vessel, and/ or facility prior to beginning the transfer. Immediately stop transfer and call dispatch if irregularities occur. For discharge operations, check engine and pump to ensure they are mechanically sound prior to beginning transfer. Continually monitor and adjust cargo flow and/ or barge's mooring lines throughout transfer. Upon dispatch approval, disconnects cargo arm or hose and completes required paperwork and log book once the transfer is complete. Secures the barge's valves and openings and prepares the barge for sail. Calls dispatch with job information prior to departing job site. Ability to work an on-call rotation schedule which includes days/nights/weekends and holidays. Required to be ready at a moment’s notice, while on rotation to be dispatched to a job and arrive on dock within two hours, some cases ASAP. Attendance and participation at monthly safety meetings, opportunity for improvement and change management activities. Success Factors Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Physical Demands Multilimbed Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing. Walking - Walk one to four miles per job. Weight - Lift, grip, pull or hold up to 80 pounds to waist and carry up to 300 feet. Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Working Conditions Environment - Work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold. Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Technology Employee Information Management Systems - QuickBase CBT Safety Training Software - Complete all safety training topics, as they are assigned through Moxie Media. Company Cell Phone - Review and respond to company email communications, as needed. Tools Fire Extinguisher - Employee is required to provide and have a Fire Extinguisher on every transfer. Hand Tools - Employee is required to provide and maintain their own hand tools. PPE - GSI issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Requirements Minimum Qualifications MMC - Must posses US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with a Tankerman PIC Barge (DL) Endorsement. TWIC - Must posses a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC). Medical Certification - Must clear a USCG Pre-Employment and Annual Merchant Mariner Examination. Drug & Alcohol Clearance - Must pass and remain compliant with Pre-Employment, Annual, Random, Post Incident, and Reasonable Suspicion for Corporate Non-DOT and USCG DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Policies. Drivers License - Must posses a valid Driver's License in resident state. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Maritime Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gulfstar Industries by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr Gulfstar Industries