WHAT IS A TANKERMAN?

By providing product handling services to refineries, chemical plants, barge lines and terminals, tankermen play a critical role in the petroleum and chemical shipping industry. At Loadstar, our tankermen are specially-trained, Coast Guard-licenced professionals responsible for the transfer of chemicals on the inland waterways. 

In this field, there are different types of tankermen, one being in-plant. An in-plant tankerman is dedicated to one specific site and works a shift schedule. 

Responsibilities of an In-Plant Tankerman

At Loadstar, some of the responsibilities of an in-plant tankerman include conducting pre-transfer risk assessments, conducting barge inspections, developing cargo transfer plans, and evaluating and modifying cargo flow and barge mooring lines. 

Serving as the Person-In-Charge (PIC) of the assigned vessel, all of the responsibilities of an in-plant tankerman center around ensuring the safe transfer of products to and from vessels per United States Coast Gard (USCG) regulations and company/customer guidelines. 

In-Plant Tankerman Jobs

Driven by our mission to be the industry’s premier site logistics and product-handling service provider, our team at Loadstar is expanding to adapt to our growing partnerships and business. With operations throughout South Louisiana and Texas, we are looking for dedicated and qualified professionals to join our in-plant tankerman team. 

As a company that aims to make our employees and customers proud, Loadstar offers its team a supportive workplace environment, growth opportunities, innovative training resources and competitive benefits. Learn more about careers at Loadstar and how to apply today.