Drew Blane Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

The tankerman's role is critical to our nation's petroleum and chemical shipping industry. The Tankerman serves as the person-in-charge of critical operations, with responsibility for protecting the environment by ensuring the safe transfer of petrochemical to barges. Tankermen must be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.Here are some of the expected duties to be done as a shore tankerman.Travels to jobsite as instructed by logistics within the allowable time frame.• Meets with the facility Person-In-Charge (Dockman) 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) and Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) 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 logistics 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.• 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.• 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

Travels to jobsite as instructed by logistics within the allowable time frame.• Meets with the facility Person-In-Charge (Dockman) 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) and Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) 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 logistics 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.• 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.• 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