Tank Barge - PIC Trainee (Southeast Louisiana)

PSC Group Tank Barge - PICs (formerly known as Tankermen) earn on average more than $100,000 annually, and you can, too!

Get paid while you train to be a U.S. Coast Guard-certified Tank Barge - PIC. PSC's Tankerman Career Academy training program will put you on the fast track to an in-demand career in the booming petrochemical industry.

Our Tank Barge - PIC training program takes only four months and includes a combination of classroom instruction and one-on-one field training taught by some of the very best Tank Barge - PICs in the industry. We are now accepting applications for our next training class which begins on February 17, 2025 in Southeast Louisiana.

Upon successful completion and graduation from the Tankerman Career Academy training program and receipt of the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) from the Coast Guard, the Tank Barge - PIC trainee will be eligible for continued employment with PSC Group as a licensed Tank Barge - PIC with pay increase to $34.00 per hour. More details regarding the pay and benefits and the work area will be provided at one of our upcoming TCA information sessions.

Job Duties of a Tank Barge - PIC

• The Tank Barge - PIC's role is critical to our nation’s petroleum and chemical shipping industry.
• The Tank Barge - PIC serves as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) of critical operations, with responsibility for protecting the environment by ensuring the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges.
• Tank Barge - PIC must be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• There are two types of Tank Barge - PIC: vessel Tank Barge - PIC and shore Tank Barge - PIC.
• PSC employs shore Tank Barge - PIC who live at home and travel to various work sites.

While training full-time during the four-month Tankerman Career Academy program, Tank Barge - PIC trainees:

• Are paid $20 per hour plus mileage reimbursement for travel to and from field training locations;
• Are paid time-and-a-half for all instruction hours in excess of 40 hours per week;
• Qualify for many benefits as an employee of PSC Group, including affordable group medical, dental and life insurance (with the company covering a portion of the premiums); matching 401(k); short- and long-term disability insurance; vacation and holiday pay; safety incentives; employee discounts; and much more.

Minimum Requirements:

• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly
• Valid driver’s license
• No DUIs/DWIs in the past three years
• Pass a drug screen and physical
• Have or be qualified to receive a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Eligible to receive a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) upon completion of the on-the-job training program

Ready for the next steps?

Click on "Apply on Company Site" or go to www.tankermanjobs.com/tca/ to learn more and follow the steps to be considered for the PSC Tankerman Career Academy!

PSC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000