Grow Your Career with Savage
Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, weve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4000 team members. Were proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.
Benefits you receive when working with Savage
A culture that appreciates team members Profit Sharing Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k with match Opportunity for growth A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible
Position Summary
The primary function of the Tankerman is to prepare for cargo operations and to safely complete loading and discharge of Caustic Soda.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare barge equipment as needed and oversee cargo operations Operate and maintain all systems including but not limited to: • Ballast • Ballast Water Treatment • Electrical Distribution • Cargo Pumps • Mooring Winches • Cranes • Bilge Pumps Perform scheduled maintenance & inspections as defined in the maintenance system or other duties on as needed Must be able to make certain that any and all required cargo documents are available and in proper order Communicate with dock/vessel personnel and ensure each person participating in cargo transfers understands the properties of the product and how the transfer should be conducted Responsible for handling lines during docking & undocking if needed Report any hazardous or unsafe conditions to designated personnel and take immediate corrective action as per company policy
Requirements
Qualifications USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements Must hold the following International STCW Endorsements: • STCW Basic Safety Training • STCW VI1 PSC • STCW VI2 Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties • STCW VI6 Preferred International Endorsements: • Able Seafarer-Deck STCW II5 RFPNW • STCW II4 Must hold the following National Endorsements: • Able Bodied Seaman • Lifeboatman • Ordinary Seaman Stewards Department F.H. Tankerman PIC limited to Dangerous Liquid DL - Experience with Caustic Soda preferred Must hold a valid TWIC card and a U.S. Passport
Education and Experience
• High School diploma • Maritime Academy graduate preferred • ABS Nautical Systems NS5 experience preferred
Physical Requirements
Able to work in confined spaces carrying heavy tools climbing and descending ladders and consistently asked to lift and carry loads greater than 25 pounds Must have current USCG STCW Medical Certificate renewed every 2 years IND1
Additional Information
A complete job description is available upon request
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package which currently includes: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Company-paid life AD&D and disability insurance • Supplemental life and disability options • Health savings and flex spending accounts • Profit sharing • A 401k plan with match Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401k plan with match profit sharing and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked. Our benefit packages may change from time to time.