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Overview

The primary function of a Tank Barge PIC is to prepare the assigned barges and complete loading and discharging of oil, refined and petrochemical cargoes. The role requires effective communication with dock personnel to ensure safe and proper transfer of products.

Responsibilities

  • Walk 2-3 miles per day.
  • Check the condition of the barges and rigging by walking the tow.
  • Step across, up, down, or over obstacles to gain access to docks.
  • Extend arms fully for throwing and catching lines.
  • Climb a 90-degree vertical ladder 25-30 ft.
  • Lift and carry 60-75 pounds approximately 500 ft.
  • Detect potentially dangerous chemical vapors using sense of smell.
  • Communicate verbally in English and use handheld radios.
  • Read and write in English for communication.
  • Assist with engine and generator room maintenance.

Requirements

  • Tank Barge PIC License is required.
  • Must possess a valid and current merchant mariners document with a Tank Barge PIC endorsement.
  • Must have a current and valid driver's license.
  • Must pass a company-approved test.
  • Must have successfully completed Kirby Corporation's training school for Tank Barge PIC.
  • Must pass certification requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C - Benzene.
  • Must satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs.
  • Must pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 80%.

Additional Information

  • Works a rotating schedule of 6 days on and 3 days off.
  • Must endure harsh environments including extreme temperatures and long hours during transfers.
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How this job compares in Channelview, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 433 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Channelview, TX

We're tracking 16 other active welding openings in Channelview, TX right now, from 6 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 707 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Channelview, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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