Person In Charge (Fuel Transfer)
Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, performs a range of task required for fuel loading and off-loading from ship and barges to fixed terminal facility, in accordance with established company and federal policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Able to manage a small crew with supervisor or manager oversight
Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear
Load and unload equipment from vehicles, trailers, and watercraft
Operate hand tools to include, but not limited to, wrenches, winches, electric and pneumatic impact guns, and radios.
Perform physical labor associated with cleanup activities, hose connections and disconnections, and working around stationary piping
Ensure that all equipment is maintained, repaired and in maximum operating condition
Willing to work around a moving schedule
Will communicate via verbal, written, and technology applications
Will work nights and weekends
Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of barge operations a plus
Knowledge of fuel transfer a plus
Knowledge of Person in Charge (PIC) fuel transfer 33 CFR regulations a plus
Must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions and assignments
Good communication skills with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels
Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of operations and ability to safely operate assigned equipment
Demonstrates appropriate work site leadership characteristics, experience.
Demonstrates safety leadership by example
Can perform small, non-complex projects unsupervised
Must be able to work on a dock, over water.
High school diploma or GED preferred
Physical Demands:
Must be able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment and annual physical examination as required under HEPACO’s Medical Surveillance Program. Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, running, climbing, squatting, and kneeling. Must be able to perform moderate physical tasks such as open/close valves, turn wrenches on 1” bolts/nuts, handle 8-10” hose.
Work Environment:
In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed. Frequent work outside and in inclement weather conditions is required, including heat, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by established Company Safety standards, including the occasional use of a respirator. Must be willing and able to enter into and work in confined and dark spaces, as well as in small boats, and at heights in excess of 18 feet for prolonged periods of time. Frequent travel is required.
HEPACO is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
