Tankerman - Marine

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, the company has grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members, and is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation.

Benefits

• A culture that appreciates team members
• Profit sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Opportunity for growth
• A commitment to helping team members do things they never dreamed possible

Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match. Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked. Benefit packages may change from time to time.

Position Summary

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 to make rounds of the equipment spaces and assist 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 & inspections as defined in the maintenance system, or other duties on an as-needed basis
• Must be able to make certain that any and all required cargo documents are available and in proper order
• Communicate with dock/vessel personnel and ensure each person participating in cargo transfers understands the properties of the product and how the transfer should be conducted
• Responsible for handling lines during docking & undocking if needed
• Report any hazardous or unsafe conditions to designated personnel and take immediate corrective action as per company policy

Requirements/Qualifications

• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements
• Must hold the following 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)
• Must hold the following 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
• Must hold a valid TWIC card and a U.S. Passport

Education/Experience

• High School diploma
• Maritime Academy graduate preferred
• ABS Nautical Systems NS5 experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in confined spaces, carrying heavy tools, climbing and descending ladders, and consistently asked to lift and carry loads greater than 25 pounds
• Must have current USCG STCW Medical Certificate, renewed every 2 years