Tankerman

Position Summary:

The Tankerman’s primary function is the safe, efficient storage and transfer of fuel in accordance with regulations and Vitus policy. Tankerman must properly, and in a timely manner, prepare organized documentation for the sale, delivery, and quality of barge cargo, while ensuring barge safety and proper sea keeping. Tankerman must adhere to Vitus’ Quality Control policies as well as Vitus’ Cargo Management policies. The Tankerman is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of their fuel barge during loading, discharging, and in all other conditions. Tankerman duties include barge oversight, and supervision of on-loading, offloading, and storage of liquid cargos, as well as on-loading / offloading of deck freight cargos, communicating with the main office, and working under the direction of the Captain. Tankerman will keep up required maintenance of barge cargo systems including but not limited to industrial engines, pumps, piping, tanks, and meters. Tankerman may be assigned a watch and/or other such activities required or other vessel operations as implemented by the Master. Tankerman will provide safety leadership as well as encourage vessel and crew compliance with company policy and procedures. Tankerman is responsible for maintaining records of cargos, stores, and equipment on the barge. Tankerman will execute Deckhand duties while underway / or during non-fueling operations, to include handling lines and rigging during docking activities, standing anchor watch, assisting in radio relay of messages, performing tasks necessary to keep the vessel clean, safe, and in good order. Perform vessel maintenance, assisting the tug Engineer with maintenance and repair duties throughout the engine department of the vessel, recording engine hours, quantity of fuel consumed, fluid levels, pressure, and temperature indicators as assigned. The standard work schedule is continuous from April through October for seasonal Alaska operations; however, this work schedule may vary. The seven days per week daily work schedule is usually divided into two six-hour watches, for a total of a 12-hour work day. The forward watch is from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. The after watch runs from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Hours for the call watch may vary according to the operational demands of the vessel.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete Trip Reconciliation forms in a timely manner and relay to the office
• Cargo planning in accordance with Vitus Quality Control policies
• Cargo transferring in accordance with Vitus Cargo Management policies
• Create, maintain, and organize documentation on cargo and equipment
• Maintain regular communication with the tug Captain, Assistant Tankerman, and Vitus Office
• Communicate with onshore personnel, and ensure that each person participating in the transfer of the product, understands what the product is and how it should be treated and transferred
• Maintenance planning and execution as well as supervising contractors
• Represent company to regulatory agencies and personnel
• Facilitate shore side response to vessel needs for repairs, parts, and supplies
• Handle lines and rigging during general operations, making up and breaking tow, as well as docking and undocking activities
• Participate in the maintenance of the tug and barges, and help with training of newly hired employees aspiring to become Tankerman
• Work a rotating six hours on and six hours off watch schedule, and occasionally work different hours when necessary
• Perform any other duties as required by the tug Captain or management to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations
• It is the responsibility of the crew to:
  • Adhere to the provisions of the COI;
  • Adhere to ABS Load Line requirements
  • Comply with the applicable provisions of USCG Subchapter M;
  • Comply with the TSMS, if one is applicable to the vessel;
  • Ensure that the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch is made aware of all known aspects of the condition of the vessels, including;
    • Those vessels being pushed, pulled, or hauled alongside; and
    • Equipment and other accessories used for pushing, pulling, or hauling alongside other vessels
  • Minimize any distraction from the operation of the vessel or performance of duty; and
• Report unsafe conditions to the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch and take effective action to prevent accidents
• Must be able to adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations
• Cook for crew when requested by the tug Master

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Merchant Mariner’s Document with PIC endorsement TANK-PIC (BARGE-DL), TANK –ASST (DL)
• Merchant Mariner’s Document OS or greater w/ STCW ‘95
• Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Drug-free certification
• AB, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and written
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists

Education:

• High school diploma, or equivalent (1 year of directly related work experience may qualify to substitute 1 year of education to meet the education requirement)

Required Training & Certificates:

• Merchant Mariner’s Document with PIC endorsement TANK-PIC (BARGE-DL), TANK –ASST (DL)
• Merchant Mariner’s Document OS or greater w/ STCW ‘95
• Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
•  AB. Preferred
• Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department.
• Computer skills commensurate with program and job applications.

Physical Demand/Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly type, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must ascend and descend portable ladders or fixed stairs. The employee is regularly required to perform routine preventative or corrective maintenance on compressors, diesel engines, pipes and valves in tight spaces, or move large, heavy objects in confined areas. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items in excess of 100 pounds Material or equipment may be moved from one level to another or one vessel to another. When heavy or awkward items are being moved, the employee should use lifting devices such as cranes or chain falls, seek assistance from other personnel, or obtain the services of a shipyard. When an object is too heavy or too awkward for one person to move safely, it is the responsibility of the individual to obtain assistance as necessary. Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required tasks in a safe manner. The employee must be able to recognize color coded objects such as electrical components, navigation lights, hazardous cargo placards, dock warning signs or lights, pipes and valves. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may be loud on occasion. Work is usually done on a marine vessel and sometimes at a client facility, often out-of-doors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions, requiring the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to; a reflective vest, steel toed boots, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. The employee must be capable of hearing alarms, unusual noises in operating machinery, signals from the boat and signals from passing vessels. The employee must be able to communicate with boat or dock personnel by radio, telephone, and voice communications. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles and equipment, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may be required to travel by a variety of conventional and non-conventional modes. Disclaimer: The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from day