Barge Readiness Tech

Responsibilities

• Conduct flawless inspections of tank barges, including but not limited to: Inspection of voids, Reading and understanding barge documents, Inspect all other working equipment on the barge, Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility, Starting of barge engine and inspection for defects
• Locate hull damage, perform void tank inspections, and inspect all fittings including winches.
• Perform minor preventative and corrective maintenance on barge pumps, pump engines, boilers, and heaters.
• Troubleshoot minor repair components on both Detroit Diesel and Cummins engines.
• Troubleshoot skills for: gear boxes, couplings, drive shafts, deep well pumps, positive displacement pumps, and centrifugal pumps.
• Understand the functions/operations of the high level alarms both mechanical and electrical.
• Knowledge of vapor recovery systems on tank barges, including all piping and pressure vacuum relief valve (PVRV).
• Knowledge of the functions/operations of the cargo tanks, cargo piping, cargo tank valves, pump cans, check valve, pressure relief on pumps and hot oil heaters.
• Maintain and ensure that decks are clear from spills (cargo or engine fluids).
• Aid as needed with barge operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and policies.
• Stay compliant with all regulatory bodies as it applies to the work that is being completed and with all safety rules and policies.
• Utilize proper PPE while performing work on barges.
• Perform other duties as required and directed by management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tank barges preferred but not required.
• Basic computer knowledge, Lotus Notes.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Reliable means of transportation required.