Team Services LLC Hiring for Shore Tankerman Job at Baton Rouge, LA Full Time

Objective:

This position is trained in and performs the duties of a Shore Tankerman. Employees must embrace and demonstrate the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization in all actions and activities and follow all Company policies and applicable industry regulations.

Credential / Education Requirements:

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

General Responsibilities:

• Exhibit professional conduct at all times when representing Team Services in any form or fashion
• Must be able to adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard, and environmental regulations
• Ensure that any and all federal and state required documents that must accompany the barges are on board and in proper order
• Communicate with dock personnel and ensure that each person participating in the transfer of the product understands what the product is and how it should be transferred and protected
• Tolerate long hours during transfers
• Tend moorings
• Communicate with co-workers, Captains, Pilots, Wheelman, Dispatchers, Port Engineers, Coast Guard Inspectors, and others
• Remain calm during challenging situations
• Be dependable, conscientious, and show initiative
• Pay attention to detail
• Make Good Decisions
• Work as a team player – i.e., work with others and understand customer/ supplier wants and needs
• Be stable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job, including discomfort, unpredictable weather, and potentially hazardous situations
• Must be able to drive to and from hub cities
• Must be able to occasionally work additional hours not to exceed 15 hours in any 24-hour period or more than 42 hours in a 72-hour period, except in an emergency or drill
• Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely
• Comply with Team Services’ Drug & Alcohol Policy at all times
• Travels to work site within the allowable time frame when called upon by TS Logistics Coordinator
• Checks in with plant security at all locations prior to plant entry or accessing dock
• Safely transports all needed PPE, connection tools and valve wrenches, fire extinguishers, food and water from vehicle to the dock
• Initiates the risk based JHA provided for in the TS job log prior to accessing barge and starting work, then update for each task performed on the job
• Documents accurate times and other required job information in company provided field log book
• Provides real time information to Team Services using the company provided radio using the “Field Com” program features
• Ensures that all tools and equipment are safely placed on the barge to conduct safe operations
• Must maintain 3 points of contact during access and egress of barge, crossing gangways and ladders
• Communicates any unsafe conditions that create an unacceptable risk that cannot be mitigated to an acceptable level of risk prior to performing any task
• Verify that work orders on company provided radio device match up with the facility PIC, boat crew and cargo inspector if on site to ensure that all orders match those of customer and of Team Services
• Signs the security log of the attending vessel prior to starting work
• Wears all required PPE required for task and cargo to be handled in accordance to company, customer and facility requirements
• Inspects the barge and verifies that all systems and cargo hoses are in suitable using the TS IVI triple check process to ensure the cargo ops can be conducted safely, also to ensure that all machinery to be operated is in sound condition with proper fluid levels
• Conducts the Pre-Transfer Conference in accordance with the USCG and for loading operations requests an initial flow at no more than those requested in 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 barge mailbox after the transfer is complete ensuring that the commencement and completion times are documented on the form
• Connects hoses ensuring new gaskets and a full circle of bolts and aligns the system to load or discharge cargo
• Makes rounds every 15 minutes to inspect pump, machinery and pipelines for leaks and cargo level in all tanks adjusting the flow as needed throughout the operation
• Slacks the hose supports as needed and adjusts moorings throughout the operation
• Achieves the requested draft, quantity or stop gauge as requested by the customer for loading operations and empties the barge to satisfaction of the customer in discharge operations
• Conducts line clearing operations according to TS procedures to ensure that the dock arm or hose is liquid and pressure free
• Disconnects dock arm or hose and completes required paperwork once the transfer is complete
• Closes all valves, hatches, picks up any remaining trash and prepares the barge for sail
• Reports all times and job information to TS Logistics prior to departing the facility
• Wear all required PPE for task and cargo to be handled in accordance with Company, customer, and facility requirements
• Be able to work up to 15 hours in extreme weather situations
• Initiate Stop Work Obligation if any unsafe conditions arise during the operation
• Adhere to terms outlined in the Confidentiality Agreement
• May be assigned other duties as needed

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

Learning and Training Requirements:

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

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