Job Description

Overview

The AB Tankerman is responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between barges, ships, and facilities, including the completion of bills of lading and gauge reports. Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States, operating on the West Coast, New York Harbor, the U.S. Gulf Coast, and the Mississippi River System.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor product level in tanks and operate diesel engines, cargo pumps, and valves.
  • Adjust and secure barge lines.
  • Complete loading and discharge gauge reports and load 55 gallon drums.
  • Inspect vessel for Coast Guard and state regulatory compliance.
  • Communicate with foreign crews and oil facility personnel.
  • Participate in onboard drills with tug crews when job permits.
  • Check oil and water in any equipment on board before use.
  • Perform general barge maintenance and cleanliness.
  • Conduct hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping.
  • Change engine oil and filters.
  • Splice barge lines and boom running gear.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a tank barge PIC on oil barges required.
  • Valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with PIC endorsement required.
  • Experience with clean product and multiple cargos required.
  • Western Alaska experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Coast Guard and state requirements for transfer operations.
  • Valid first aid/CPR training certificate.
  • Complete HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
  • Ability to think and respond quickly to emergency situations.
  • Self-motivated with good communication skills.
  • Physical ability to maneuver cargo hoses and handle barge lines.
  • Must not be afraid of heights.
  • Ability to complete accurate paperwork and knowledge of basic math skills.
  • Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
  • Valid TWIC and state driver's license.

Additional Information

  • Employee is responsible for paying travel fees to and from Seattle, WA when crewing up for Olympic Tug and Barge.
  • Use of various safety equipment and exposure to all weather conditions.
  • Olympic Tug & Barge vessels occasionally travel into Canada.
  • Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours, including weekends and holidays.

How this job compares in Bayonne, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 155 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 Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 216 other active welding openings from 134 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), MillenniumSoft Inc (11), and Gpac (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newark at $38/hr, Camden at $37/hr, and Linden at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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