Barge Readiness Technician

I)                   BASIC FUNCTION:

The Barge Readiness Technician will be responsible for tank barge inspections prior to loading and unloading of products.  This position will also be responsible for barge inspections after a barge cleaning operation has occurred.

Knowledge of tank barges is preferred but not required.

This position’s responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

II)                RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct flawless inspections of tank barges, including but not limited to:


* Inspection of voids


* Reading and understanding barge documents


* Inspect all other working equipment on the barge


* Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility


* Starting of barge engine and inspection for defects  


* Experience locating hull damage, void tank inspections, and all fittings including winches.         


* Familiarity with barge equipment and ability to perform minor preventative and corrective maintenance on barge pumps, pump engines, boilers, and heaters;


* Mechanical skills to troubleshoot minor repair components on both Detroit Diesel and Cummins engines.


* Troubleshooting skills for; gear boxes, couplings, drive shafts, deep well pumps, positive displacement pumps, and centrifugal pumps.


* Understand the functions/operations of the high level alarms both mechanical and electrical.


* Knowledge of vapor recovery systems on tank barges, including all piping and pressure vacuum relief valve (PVRV).


* Knowledge of the functions/operations of the cargo tanks, cargo piping, cargo tank valves, pump cans, check valve, pressure relief on pumps and hot oil heaters.


* Maintain and ensure that decks are clear from spills (cargo or engine fluids).


* Assist as needed with barge operations.


* Extensive attention to detail required.


* Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and policies.


* Stay compliant with all regulatory bodies as it applies to the work that is being completed and with all safety rules and policies.


* Utilize proper PPE while performing work on barges.


* Perform other duties as required and directed by management.


* Carry out the Business Philosophy, Code of Conduct, and mission of Canal Barge Company, Inc.


* This position will involve daily travel to multiple locations.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed.                                                                                  

   

Job locations will be in the following area:

           Baton Rouge/New Orleans, LA

   

III)             RELATIONSHIP:

The Barge Readiness Technician will report to the Tankerman Service Group (TSG) located in our Sulphur, LA office.

IV)             EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: 


* Knowledge of tank barges preferred but...