AB or Tankerman - Kirby Inland Marine Offshore Vessels Job at Kirby Corporation
Overview:
The Tankerman's primary function is to load and discharge products from the tank barges. In addition, Tankerman performs the duties of a Deckhand when assigned to a tug. Responsibilities:
The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks, which may be required of the position holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility of the position. Qualifications:
Kirby Inland Marine operates the nation's largest fleet of Inland Tank Barges, and Towing Vessels. Kirby's service area spans America's inland waterway network: The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, US Offshore Waters, the Mississippi River, the Illinois River, the Ohio River and numerous other waterways. Kirby operates 849 active inland tank barges and 220 active towing vessels. Kirby represents the industry leader in safety, customer service and environmental protection.
The Tankerman's primary function is to load and discharge products from the tank barges. In addition, Tankerman performs the duties of a Deckhand when assigned to a tug.
- Familiarity with documented Company policies and procedures.
- Comply with safety procedures and work rules, including the proper wearing of personal protective equipment.
- Supervisory responsibilities in this case include planning, assigning, and directing work; address complaints and resolve issues; understand thoroughly the systems and operation of the barge to which assigned; understand barge stability and strength related to loading and discharging tank barges; ability to prepare all cargo paperwork including mathematical calculations associated with cargo paperwork.
- Assist in developing load and discharge plans for barge, including developing and maintaining work hour requirements during cargo operations. Safely conduct loads and discharges.Report hazardous occurrences, conditions or actions.
- Properly and legibly complete, submit and maintain cargo paperwork as well as barge logs, work requests, requisitions, inspection reports and any paperwork as required.
- Perform preventative maintenance, clean and repair of tank barge machinery spaces and systems within his/her capability.
- Ensure that the Captain and Lead Tankerman are informed of any scheduled maintenance items that are beyond his/her ability to complete, or items deferred for any reason.
- Review and maintain tank barge documentation and certificates, notifying the appropriate shore-side manager of any deficiencies.
The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks, which may be required of the position holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility of the position.
Experience
- Experience in Commercial Boating (i.e. towboat, tugboat, commercial fishing, oilfield, heavy equipment operations, commercial farming and/or shipyard is preferred)
- Basic computer skills knowledge required.
- 12 months of consecutive work experience.
Education
- High School or GED required
Work Conditions
- Work schedule and hours determined by boat. Typical work schedule is a 2 for 1 schedule up to 30 days, with a 12-hour work shift.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather outdoor, heat and cold
- Must be able live and work in close quarters and able to spend a length of time away from family
- Must be willing and able to attend paid required training on and off scheduled work time.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to/from company defined hub cities.
Compensation
- $331 - $413/day, plus benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k, etc.)
Qualifications, Competencies and Certification Requirements
- Valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as AB preferred
- USCG MMC Tankerman Person-in-charge (PIC) endorsement preferred
- Valid USCG Medical Certificate required
- Valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) required
- Minimum 360 days of sea time required
- STCW compliant preferred
- Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K)
- Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, as found in 46 CFR Part 15
- Must be able to pass company requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C- Benzene
- Valid TWIC card required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Valid social security card required
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
- Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years
- Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation
- Must be able to read and write English at an eleventh-grade level
- Ability to understand written and verbal orders
- Must not be color blind
Physical Requirements
- Walk – Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day
- Step - Must be able to step 2ft vertical and 2ft horizontal
- Reach - Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines)
- Climb - Must be able to climb a 90-degree vertical ladder 25-30 feet
- Grip/Hold/Pull – Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs.
- Lift – Must be able to lift 50-75lbs. and carry it approximately 500 feet
- Vision - Color vision and eyesight must be sufficient to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners document. This requires an uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in each eye corrected to 20/40 in each eye
- Hearing – Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements
- Speech - Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required
- Smell – Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors
- Pulmonary Functions - Must pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 80%
- General - Must be able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.
- Equipment - Must be able to wear a negative or positive pressure respirator, PVC foul weather gear,
minute escape pack, rubber gloves and boots. Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment.
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