Stevedore (Kaktovik)

Under the general direction of the Tank Farm Supervisor, the primary functions of this position are to supervise and assist in the operations of the Annual Fuel Barge operation activities.

• On daily basis, must conduct pre-transfer conference with barge crew and plant operators to confirm duties and topping procedures and daily debriefing with Assistant Manager of Operations.

• Responsible for gauging the tank to determine volume before and after delivery products.

• Must be familiar with VHF radio operation, so that continuous radio contact is available in the event of a spill.

• Responsible for continuous visible inspection of the pipeline, hose, and tank farm during the first hour of transfer and every hour thereafter.

• Maintain transfer pipeline inspection log sheet on daily sheet.

• Conduct hourly gauging in order to verify flow rate and confirm with the barge tanker man for verification. Maintain flow rate inspection log sheet.

• Responsible for the safe operation of the tank farm during the transfer of fuel.

• Oversees the opening and closing of valves at base of storage tanks and on pipeline to storage facility.

• Remain at the workstation until relieved by alternate Person in Charge and/or Assistant Manager of Operations.

• Oversee the securing of valves when pumping terminates.

• Will be required to travel to coastal villages to supervise off loading fuel.

• Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 40 hour HAZWOPER
• Previous Stevedore/PIC experience is preferred, but not required.
• The ability to speak and understand the Inupiaq language is important and preferred, but not required.
  
  CERTIFICATION(S) AND LICENSE(S) PREFERRED:

• Oil Spill Response is preferred, but not required
• Confined Space Training is preferred, but not required
• Hazcom Certification is preferred, but not required
• Valid Alaska Driver's License is preferred, but not required
• PIC Certification is preferred, but not required