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· Serves as the Person-In-Charge of the barge, ensuring the safe transfer of products to and from vessels
· Travels to jobsite as instructed by dispatcher within the allowable time frame.
· Carries all equipment from vehicle to facility assuring that all equipment necessary to complete the transfer will be close at hand
· Meets with the facility Person-In-Charge (Dock Operator / Dock Worker) in order to discuss and coordinate chemical transfer expectations
· Wears all protective clothing and equipment, including respirator and fresh air equipment that may be required to transfer the product in a manner that insures maximum personal safety
· Inspects the barge prior to transfer in order to ensure that the vessel is mechanically sound, seaworthy and the transfer can be accomplished in a safe and uninterrupted manner
· Checks the Piping Diagram and inspects the Certificate of Inspection (COI) in order to ensure that both are current
· Completes and signs the Declaration of Inspection (DOI)
· Connects cargo arm or hose and aligns the barge’s valves to send and receive cargo
· Calls the dispatcher in order to inform him/her of any irregularities of the vessel, and/or facility prior to beginning the transfer
· Should any irregularities occur during transfer, the transfer must be stopped, and the dispatcher called immediately
· For discharge operations, check the engine and pump to ensure they are mechanically sound prior to beginning the transfer
· Continually monitors and adjusts cargo flow throughout the transfer operation
· Continually monitors and adjusts barge’s mooring lines throughout the transfer operation
· Fills or empties the barge with product, as requested by customer or dispatcher
· Disconnects the cargo arm or hose and completes required paperwork once the transfer is complete
· Secures the barge’s valves and openings and prepares the barge for sail
· Calls dispatch with job information prior to departing to job site
What is a Tankerman?
What is a Dispatcher?
○ Answers phone calls and takes orders from customers
○ Enters job orders into data management system
○ Assists On Call Supervisor in dispatching Tankermen to jobs
○ Collects and enters job related information from the Tankerman/Supervisor once jobs are completed.
○ Completes any other information that may be needed to complete the job
○ Excellent communication skills to collaborate with others
○ Excellent clerical and organizational skills to keep track of schedules
○ Knowledge of computers for scheduling and other dispatching duties
○ Ability to multitask with different events happening at the same time.
○ Ability to work under stress and remain calm and to calm other people during rapidly changing circumstances
○ Ability to relay information in a fast-paced environment