Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc., has an opening for a Tankerman at its Memphis, TN location.

If you are a hard-working person who likes to work with your hands and be proud of the physical work that you accomplish, then this might be a job that you would enjoy. EMIS services vessels and tows and works with other crews in a team environment. Our crews do not live aboard the vessels, which allows you more time at home instead of being gone weeks at a time in other marine jobs.

Ergon is a family-owned oil and gas company based in the Jackson, MS area with facilities across the US. EMIS is a subsidiary with facilities that support marine traffic up and down the Mississippi River. Our facilities are located in Vicksburg, MS, and Memphis, TN.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing

The Tankerman will perform cargo transfers in a safe and efficient manner, and always be in compliance with both U.S. Coast Guard and company regulations, as well as performing his regular duties as a deckhand.

Tankerman Responsibilities include the following:

• Load and discharge liquid products from tank barges in a safe, efficient manner.
• Know how to operate all assigned barge equipment including forklift.
• Have a good knowledge of laws and regulations concerning cargo transfer and oil pollution prevention.
• Must have "hands on" knowledge of the procedures necessary to load and discharge the barges for which you are responsible.
• Remain on barge and supervise the connecting and disconnecting of hoses.
• Inspect barge following all the safety rules and cargo transfer procedures.
• Ensure that the required firefighting equipment is aboard any barge before starting to load or unload the barge.
• When not performing Tankerman duties, the Tankerman will assume the responsibilities and duties of a deckhand.
• Perform general maintenance and clean boat and barges.
• Check the crewboat at night and on weekends.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Must be at work on time.
• Always be friendly and courteous to all customers and co-workers.
• Have full knowledge of the Vessel Response Plan.

Tankerman Qualifications:

• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Document with P.I.C. endorsement
• Valid TWIC card
• Valid Driver's License
• Friendly disposition and good people skills
• On the job training for the barges assigned.
• Approved for position by pilot and Marine Operations Manager
• Must be able to swim

The person selected must be able to work in any environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Position: Tankerman