OverviewThe Barge Operations Supervisor will be responsible for all Tankerman activities, training, transfer inspections, audits, evaluations, and assignments.
Responsibilities- Supervise all regional crewed Tankerman activities during transfer operations and provide continuous on the job training.
- Routinely conduct transfer inspections and audits of all regional barge operations.
- Conduct initial tankerman skills review and yearly performance evaluations.
- Responsible for the hiring process of new tankermen.
- Directly supervise complicated or sensitive transfer operations at the direction of the Director of USEC Operation and/or Sr. Port Captain.
- Assist with annual ABS, USCG and Sire inspections.
- Coordinate and present at scheduled crew meetings and training sessions.
- Work closely with companywide team members to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
- Participate in the development of new programs, policies, and procedures to enhance quality of operation.
- Submit weekly operational reports to the Director of USEC Operation.
- Cover barge scheduling as needed.
- Conduct transfer operations if required.
- Work closely with shore side maintenance to ensure barges are properly maintained.
- Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager, Company Regional Director, or Manager of Barge Operations.
Qualifications- At least 10 years of tank barge experience with a minimum of 5 years in the ship bunkering service and terminal to terminal moves.
- A USCG Issued MMC with an endorsement of Barge DL PIC.
- Must have a good working knowledge of all State and Federal regulatory compliance regarding the transfer and carriage of petroleum products over water.
- Be able to provide leadership and direction to AB/PIC.
- Must possess a high degree of management communications oral and written.
- Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Be able to maintain direction and composure under extreme conditions and meet established goals and objectives.
- Must be a self-motivator and be able to motivate others.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and direct workers in assigning jobs and seeing them through to completion.
- Must be able to train assigned workers and fairly evaluate subordinates.
- Must be able to understand and use information in cargo information cards and safety data sheets.
- Operate diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Valid TWIC.
- Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
- Must not be afraid of heights.
Job Condition and Environment- Must be able to perform the job functions and be physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses; lift or carry heavy items; climb onto barges; climb up and down ladders; bend and twist during boat/barge tie up.
- Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
- 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.
Expected Hours of Work- Normal office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Take communications 24 hours a day, including weekends, concerning changes in schedules and conditions.
- Traveling to other locations will be required, typically 10% of the time.
