Operations Manager - Tanking

Canal Barge Company

Job Description

Operations Manager – Tanking

I.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Operations Manager – Tanking has accountability for the company's vessel tankerman workforce and its cargo transfer performance.

The role hires, develops and manages tankermen, drives safety and incident-free transfers, and is integral to incident response if something goes wrong.

 

Initial focus: lead the alignment of vessel tanking operations under one unified standard: one set of procedures, training, equipment expectations and performance measures across every Traust vessel.

Safety and reliability is what our customers expect.

This role makes sure the tankerman team delivers it every day: barges prepared ahead of the dock call, transfers that run clean and on time, and a safety record customers can count on.

We are looking for a steady, visible leader in the Houston area, someone that will develop trust and respect with customers, mariners and peers.

 

II.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

 

A.

Unified tanking standard (initial priority)


* Assess current tanking practices, procedures and equipment across all Traust vessels.


* Define one unified standard for cargo transfers: procedures, checklists, PPE, equipment and documentation.


* Roll out the standard through training, field verification and clear accountability for tankermen.


* Align the standard with TSG, Port Captains, Compliance, Logistics and Sales so customers see one consistent operation.


* Measure adoption and close gaps to ensure the standard is how every transfer is done.

B.

Shore tanking partnership (TSG)


* Exchange best practices and lessons learned across the Traust fleet.


* Align on PPE standards, organizational policy and core tanking expectations so the company presents one consistent approach to customers and regulators.


* Coordinate on shared topics such as regulatory changes, hose and equipment practices, and customer and terminal requirements.


* Explore career paths between vessel and shore tanking to develop and retain talent.

C.

Hiring and onboarding


* Own the full hiring cycle for vessel tankermen: workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing and selection.


* Build and run a structured onboarding program covering company procedures, vessel familiarization and transfer standards.


* Own Verification of Tankerman-PIC credentials, MMC endorsements, TWIC and drug-testing compliance before assignment.


* Partner with Training to assess competency and develop tankermen toward higher endorsements and leadership roles.

D.

Placement and deployment


* Place tankermen across the fleet based on skills, endorsements, cargo experience and vessel needs.


* Work alongside Port Captains and Logistics to match tankerman coverage to barge movements and customer schedules.


* Work with the Crewing department to manage rotations, relief coverage and staffing gaps.

E.

Barge make ready


* Partner with vessel crews, t...