Marine Tankerman

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About the role

Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC) is seeking a shore-based Marine Tankerman based in the lower Ohio/Nashville, TN area. This position reports to the Marine Tankering Services Supervisor and plays a critical role in safely and efficiently transferring various types of barges, troubleshooting, performing minor maintenance, and training other Tankerman in accordance with Company procedures and United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. Tankerman work in the field on barges, vessels, fleets, and terminals, often in all weather conditions, both day and night, and in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct barge transfers based on MPC’s procedures and all applicable USCG regulations/guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on barges.
• Operate all phases of barge transfers, including heater operation on hot oil barges.
• Maintain records and document all transfer times to be submitted to the office in a timely manner.
• Maintain uniforms and equipment necessary for transfers in good, clean condition.
• Conduct transfer audits on third-party Tankerman and assist in training new Tankerman.
• Interface with customers in accordance with MPC’s policies/procedures.
• Participate in safety and training activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must have dependable transportation and be able to travel to work locations, including boat rides up to a 200-mile radius of the base location (lower Ohio/Nashville, TN).
• Valid USCG-issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Tankerman-PIC (Barge) endorsement and DL (dangerous liquid) qualification required.
• Valid USCG medical certificate required.
• Must possess or obtain within 2 weeks of employment a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com.

Locations: Nashville, Tennessee; Louisville, Kentucky; Mount Vernon, Indiana; Paducah, Kentucky.