Tankerman (PIC)

About the Role

The Tankerman (Person In Charge) is a certified maritime professional responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient transfer of liquid cargo—such as oil, fuel, and other hazardous materials—between vessels and shore facilities. This role ensures all cargo handling is executed according to federal, environmental, and company safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the loading and unloading of liquid cargo between vessels, barges, and shore tanks.
• Operate and maintain pumps, valves, hoses, and all transfer-related equipment.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including pre- and post-transfer inspections.
• Serve as the point of contact with vessel crews, terminal operators, and facility personnel throughout cargo transfer activities.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of all cargo movements, quantities, times, and operational observations.
• Identify, assess, and resolve operational issues during transfer activities.
• Inspect vessels and peripheral equipment prior to voyage to ensure efficient, safe operation and conformance to regulations and company policies.
• Utilize navigational equipment, weather forecasts, and tide/current predictions to ensure the overall safety of vessel and crew.
• Operate vessels, when safe to do so, in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, or coastal waters as directed by supervisor.
• Work with supervisor to adjust float and work plan according to developing environmental conditions.
• Direct crew activities while deployed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role Environments

• Barge Tankerman: Work on barges, handling liquid cargo.
• Shore Tankerman: Work at shore facilities, managing transfers between vessels and storage tanks.

Skills

• Strong understanding of marine safety, environmental regulations, and transfer protocols.
• Physical fitness to work in demanding marine environments and various weather conditions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational precision.
• Clear, effective communication skills for coordination across diverse marine teams.

Qualifications

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with a Tankerman–PIC (Barge) DL endorsement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

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About the Company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company serves 13 million customers and operates over 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Republic is committed to sustainability, circularity, and decarbonization, with initiatives like the Republic Services Polymer Center and landfill gas-to-energy projects.

The company values safety, service, environmental responsibility, and inclusivity, with an employee engagement score of 86. In 2023, Republic’s revenue was $14.9 billion, and it positively impacted 4.6 million people through charitable efforts.