Inland Deckhand/Tankerman PIC

Responsibilities

• Monitor product level in tanks
• Operate diesel engines
• Operate cargo pumps
• Operate tank/pipeline valves
• Communicate with foreign crews and oil facility personnel
• Adjust and secure barge lines
• Complete loading and discharge gauge reports
• Load 55 gallon drums
• Inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance
• Check oil and water in any equipment onboard before putting in use
• Change engine oil and filters
• General boat and barge maintenance and cleanliness
• Hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping
• Splice barge lines and boom running gear
• Operate diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a tank barge operator on oil barges required
• Valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with PIC endorsement
• Physical ability to maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines and board vessels by use of an accommodation ladder, Jacob's ladder or tugboat
• Good communication skills by voice and/or visual hand signals
• Able to do accurate paperwork
• Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• General computer skills- Outlook, Excel, Word
• Knowledge of Coast Guard and state requirements for transfer operations
• Experience in multiple load calculations
• Knowledge of company safety practices
• Able to think and respond quickly to emergency situations (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.)
• Able to work independently and without direct supervision
• Able to maintain professional relations with customers
• Valid state Driver's license
• Valid TWIC

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.