Job Description

Tank Barge Pilot

Responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of multi cargo barges to ships and facilities. Will also be responsible for completion of bills of lading and gauge reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product level in tanks, operate diesel engines, operate cargo pumps, operate tank/pipeline valves, and operate manual and hydraulic booms.
• Adjust and secure barge lines.
• Complete loading and discharge gauge reports
• Inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance.
• Participate in onboard drills with tug crews when job permits.
• Check oil and water in any equipment on board before putting in use.
• Operate diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves.
• General barge maintenance and cleanliness.
• Splice barge lines and boom running gear.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a tank barge PIC on oil barges required.
• Valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with PIC endorsement, first aid CPR certificate, HAZWOPER, TWIC required.
• Experience with clean product and multiple cargos required.
• Alaska experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Coast Guard and state requirements for transfer operations.
• Ability to think and respond quickly to emergencies (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.).
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain professional relations with customers.
• Must have physical ability to maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines and board vessels by use of an Accommodation ladder, Jacob's ladder or tugboat.
• Must possess good communication skills by voice and/or visual hand signals.
• Ability to complete accurate paperwork. Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).

REGIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years of experience towing barges as licensed Deck Officer coastwise on US West Coast, SE Alaska and Central Alaska.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
• Willing to work in all ports Olympic Tug & Barge operates.

Job Condition and Environment

• Use of Air purifying respirator, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), air monitoring equipment, hearing protection, VHF radio, hand tools, tow lines, high level alarms and thermometer.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)

Expected Hours of Work

• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), New York Harbor, the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, as well as operational oversight to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick Pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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