Assistant Barge Operator Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Team Services, LLC started in 2007 as a shore tankerman provider to the inland marine transportation system along the Gulf Coast with a mission and vision to support the great companies that our founder had serviced for over 30 years.  Team Services quickly expanded to provide facility services to docks and terminals.  Our steady growth can be contributed to customer trust; quality of our employees; focus on safe work; high standards to always do it the right way; and our mission to deliver excellence with a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement, and the vision to be recognized as the premier provider for the services that we provide. 

Shore Tankerman Objective:

This is a shore based Tankerman role that is responsible for the safe loading and unloading of tank barges which includes the connecting and disconnecting of hoses and dock arms and proper valve alignment, monitoring of liquid levels and monitoring the transfer system to safely allow for cargo transfer operations. These activities may occur at vessels alongside dock at refineries and chemical plants. 

Shore Tankerman Credential / Education Requirements:

• Valid Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC) & Medical Certificate
• Valid TWIC
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• High school diploma or GED

Benefits:

• 100% company provided employee medical insurance
• 100% company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Shore Tankerman General Responsibilities:

• Embraces and demonstrates the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Team Services in all actions and activities
• Travels to work site within the allowable time frame when called by Team Services Logistics Coordinators
• Safely transports all needed PPE, tools, equipment, food and water from vehicle to dock
• Initiates the risk-based JHA provided in the Team Services log book prior to accessing barge and starting work and updates accordingly for each task
• Documents accurate times and required job information in the log book
• Maintains 3-points of contact during access and egress
• Verifies work orders on Field Communication device align with Facility PIC, Vessel crew and cargo inspector to ensure that all order match those of the customer and Team Services
• Signs security log of the attending vessel prior to starting work
• Wears all required PPE for task and cargo to be handled in accordance with Company, customer and facility requirements
• Performs inspection of the barge and verifies that all systems and cargo hoses are in suitable condition to ensure operations can be conducted safely and that all machinery is to be operated in sound condition with proper fluid levels
• Conducts Pre-Transfer conference in accordance with USCG and for loading operations requests an initial flow no higher than indicated on the vessel oil transfer procedures
• Signs off on the USCG required Declaration of Inspection prior to transfer
• Maintains the vessel copy of the DOI throughout the transfer and leaves the DOI in the appropriate location after transfer is complete ensuring that the commencement and completion times are documented
• Initiates Stop Work Obligation if any unsafe conditions arise during the operation
• Makes rounds every 15 minutes to inspect pump, machinery, and pipelines for leaks and cargo level in tanks and adjusting as required throughout the operation
• Achieves the request draft, quantity or stop gauge as requested or empties the barge to satisfaction of the customer in discharge operations
• Conducts Line clearing operations according to Performance Standards
• Disconnects dock arm or hose and completes required paperwork once transfer is complete
• Closes all valves, hatches, picks up any remaining trash and ensure barge is ready for sail
• Reports all times and required information to Logistics prior to departing facility
• May be assigned other duties as needed
  

Shore Tankerman Safety and Rescue Requirements:

• Ensure safe working conditions and orderliness of the vessel
• Maintain safe, sanitary working conditions
• Follow all company safety rules, Unites States Coast Guard and environmental regulations
• Wear safety equipment as required by company procedure , including: gloves, steel toes boots, goggles, rubber boots, slicker suits, respirator, five (5) minute escape pack or negative pressure respirator or supplied airline respirator
• Assist in safety and rescue operations in emergency situations
• Assist in emergency firefighting, use firefighting equipment and spill containment equipment

Shore Tankerman Learning and Training Requirements:

• Spill containment and cleanup
• MSDS sheets and emergency action information
• Video training information addressing safety
• Safety meetings
• Benzene training