QMED/Cement Bargeman

Dann Marine Towing, LC. Is, a sixth-generation family owned and operated tugboat company, managing a fleet of 24 ocean going tugboats and inland push boats. Our vessels range in horsepower from 1100 H.P. to 6200 H.P. The fleet operates on the US East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, as well as on the Great Lakes. All vessels in the fleet are equipped with the latest navigation and communication equipment available today. Each vessel is staffed by qualified and professional crews. In addition to the vessels, Dann Marine Towing has a fleet of Tank, Jumbo Hopper barges and deck barges, as well as five self-unloading cement barges that are available for charter.

The QMED/Cement Bargeman is directly responsible and accountable to the vessel Engineer & DMT Barge Manager for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the cement barge, and to safely operate and efficiently maintain the barge machinery. The QMED/Cement Bargeman is accountable for all barge equipment and operating systems.

Highlighted job duties listed below but not limited to: 

• Receive & Understand load/discharge plans
• Communicate with dock & vessel personnel
• Preparing deck equipment for docking and sailings to include mooring cables, crane setup, open/close line up valves, manifolds open/close vents, etc.
• Connect hoses or spouts for load/discharge
• Use Google Drive to manage online log sheets for load/discharge
• Use of deck winches, capstans and line handling for barge shifting during cargo operations
• Cleaning barge decks after load/discharge
• Calculate drafts for cargo tonnage and barge trim
• Monitor ballast/de-ballast during cargo operations
• Manual cleanout of cargo holds
• Clearing lines after load/discharge for proper shut down
• Shutdown of all equipment to prepare barge for sea
• Fuel transfers after load/discharges, completing required/necessary paperwork

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible  & Dependent Care spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Paid Travel Policy

Qualifications: 

• 2-3 years prior QMED experience aboard a vessel
• Valid Merchant Mariner Credential w/ QMED endorsement
• Coast Guard issued Medical Certificate & TWIC