Tankerman - Marine

About Savage

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with over 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage supports your growth and values your impact.

About the Role

The primary function of the Tankerman is to prepare for cargo operations and to safely complete loading and discharge of Caustic Soda. The Tankerman is responsible for making rounds of the equipment spaces and assisting with cleaning and maintaining the vessel, as directed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare barge equipment as needed and oversee cargo operations.
• Operate and maintain all systems, including but not limited to Ballast, Ballast Water Treatment, Electrical Distribution, Cargo Pumps, Mooring Winches, Cranes, and Bilge Pumps.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections as defined in the maintenance system or other duties on an “as-needed” basis.
• Ensure all required cargo documents are available and in proper order.
• Communicate with dock/vessel personnel to ensure each person participating in cargo transfers understands the properties of the product and how the transfer should be conducted.
• Handle lines during docking and undocking if needed.
• Report any hazardous or unsafe conditions to designated personnel and take immediate corrective action as per company policy.

Requirements

• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with the following international and national endorsements:
  • International STCW Endorsements:
    • STCW Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1)
    • PSC (STCW VI/2)
    • Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (STCW VI/6)
  • Preferred International Endorsements:
    • Able Seafarer-Deck (STCW II/5)
    • RFPNW (STCW II/4)
  • National Endorsements:
    • Able Bodied Seaman
    • Lifeboatman
    • Ordinary Seaman
    • Steward’s Department (F.H.)
    • Tankerman PIC limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) – Experience with Caustic Soda preferred
• Valid TWIC card and a U.S. Passport.
• High School diploma (Maritime Academy graduate preferred).
• ABS Nautical Systems NS5 experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in confined spaces, carry heavy tools, climb and descend ladders, and consistently lift and carry loads greater than 25 pounds.
• Current USCG STCW Medical Certificate, renewed every 2 years.

Benefits

• Culture that appreciates team members.
• Profit Sharing.
• Excellent benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Supplemental life and disability options.
  • Health savings and flex spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunity for growth.

Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package. Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may qualify for the medical plan depending on hours worked.