LNG Tankerman PIC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTOTE Services provides operation and management services for third-party ship owners of both foreign and U.S. flag vessels owned by affiliated companies.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the LNG tank barge including the storage, transfer, and vaporization of LNG. Essential functions include but are not limited to general maintenance and monitoring the condition of the barge and responsibility for the loading of LNG off the truck rack to LNG propelled vessels. The LNG Tankerman PIC supports the vessel operations, and reports to the LNG Barge Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of liquefied natural gas products between barges, ships, and facilities including completion and accountability of barge logs, bills of lading and gauge reports.
• Conducts LNG tank barge loading and discharges.
• Conducts routine maintenance and inspection of LNG Tank Barge Equipment
• Monitor product level in tanks in relationship to pressure control and temperature monitoring, operate diesel engines, electric and compressor motors, operate cargo pumps, operate cryogenic tank/pipeline valves, and operate manual and hydraulic booms.
• Communicate professionally with all vessel crews and LNG facility personnel.
• Attending lines and anchors, putting out running and mooring lights, and pumping out bilge water.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of liquefied natural gas products between barges, ships, and facilities including completion and accountability of barge logs, bills of lading and gauge reports.
• Conducts LNG tank barge loading and discharges.
• Conducts routine maintenance and inspection of LNG Tank Barge Equipment.
• Monitor product level in tanks in relationship to pressure control and temperature monitoring, operate diesel engines, electric and compressor motors, operate cargo pumps, operate cryogenic tank/pipeline valves, and operate manual and hydraulic booms.
• Communicate professionally with all vessel crews and oil facility personnel.
• Adjust and secure barge lines and anchors, putting out running and mooring lights, pumping out bilge water.
• Complete loading and discharge gauge reports.
• Inspect vessel for Coast Guard, state, and company regulatory compliance.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
• Conducts effective turnover of operations and equipment monitoring to teammates.
• Assist with development and updates of operations manuals.
• Ensure vessel is in compliance with company and regulatory maintenance requirements and coordinate with manager to supervise third party vendors for non-routine maintenance.
• Maintain onboard inventory of spares and consumables for required maintenance.
• Supervision and training of Assistant LNG Barge Operator.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with Tankerman Liquified Gas (LG) endorsement or Liquified Gas (LG) Barge endorsement.
• Must have a valid first aid certificate.
• Must have CPR training.
• At least five years of experience in the tank-barge/tanker-field, or similar experience.
• Knowledge of LNG liquefaction, shipping, vaporization, or power plant operations strongly preferred.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience as a tank barge operator on oil barges required.
• Must live within an hour of Galveston Texas.

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