Tankerman Supervisor

Centerline Logistics Corporation

Tankerman Supervisor overseeing tank barge crews, inspections, training, and petroleum transfers. Centerline Logistics provides marine transportation and storage services across the United States.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeBayonne • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supervising tankerman activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing effective leadership and training. Capable of conducting inspections, evaluations, and developing operational policies to enhance safety and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tank Barge ExperienceUSCG Issued MMCLeadership and DirectionRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Tankerman PIC Dangerous LiquidsTransfer InspectionsPerformance EvaluationsCargo Information Cards UnderstandingMaterial Safety Data Sheets Usage

Soft Skills

Management CommunicationsSelf-MotivatedTraining AbilityComposure Under PressureMotivating Others

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid USCG Issued MMCValid TWICValid State Drivers’ License

Industry Keywords

Petroleum Products TransferBarge OperationsSafety ProceduresOperational ReportsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise all CLA manned and unmanned Tankerman activities during transfer operations
Provide continuous on-the-job training at the direction of the Director of USEC Operations and Barge Operations Supervisor
Conduct transfer inspections and audits of CLA barge operations and Tankermen
Conduct initial tankerman skills reviews and yearly performance evaluations
Lead the hiring process for potential new tankerman
Directly supervise complicated or sensitive transfer operations
Work closely with CLA team members to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations
Participate in developing new programs, policies, and procedures
Submit weekly operational reports to the Barge Operations Supervisor
Cover extra barge work as directed
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of USEC Operations
Take communications 24 hours a day, including weekends, concerning schedule and condition changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three (3) years of tank barge experience
A valid USCG Issued MMC with a Tankerman PIC dangerous liquids
Good working knowledge of all State and Federal regulatory compliance regarding the transfer and carriage of petroleum products over water
Ability to provide leadership and direction to Tankerman
High degree of management communications, oral and written
Ability to maintain direction and composure under extreme conditions and meet established goals and objectives
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Ability to train assigned workers
Ability to fairly evaluate subordinates
Ability to understand and use information in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets
Proficient using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Valid state drivers’ license
Valid TWIC
Must be able to communicate in English and effectively direct workers in assigning jobs and seeing them through to completion
Must be physically fit to climb onto barges and up and down ladders, and bend and twist during boat/barge tie-up
Must not be afraid of heights
Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night; willing to take call-outs
Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
Pre-employment drug testing is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options for employees and eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements
401(k) options
Disability Insurance
Sick pay
Vacation pay
10 paid holidays per calendar year, subject to work schedule
Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs
Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace