Job Description

Job Description: Shipyard Tank Cleaner

Accurate Marine Environmental is seeking to recruit competent, committed, self-motivated, and enthusiastic personnel to join our growing team. We have full-time positions available with excellent benefits for individuals experienced in shipyard and shipboard operations, including gas free engineering, fuel transferring and bunkering, tank cleaning, confined space entry, and shipboard cleaning.

Position Overview:

As a Shipyard Tank Cleaner, you will be responsible for performing industrial cleaning of fuel, ballast, and other tanks aboard ships and barges. This position requires physical stamina, a strong work ethic, and attention to safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning of tanks, bilges, voids, and other confined spaces aboard marine vessels.
• Operate high-pressure water blasting equipment, pumps, air movers, and vacuum systems.
• Set up and break down equipment for fuel and oil transfers and ensure environmental compliance.
• Complete confined space entries in accordance with OSHA standards and company procedures.
• Monitor atmospheric conditions within tanks using gas testing equipment.
• Assist with fuel and lube oil bunkering and de-bunkering operations.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Maintain cleanliness of tools, equipment, and job sites.
• Complete required paperwork such as job hazard analyses, permits, and work logs.
• Follow all safety protocols and use proper PPE at all times.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid Driver's License and Real ID are mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) badge for access to military installations.
• Prior experience with shipyard/shipboard work, tank cleaning, or confined space entry is preferred.
• Ability to work in physically demanding and hazardous environments.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings and background checks.
• Reliable transportation to job sites or shop location is required.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• Legal Resources
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Annual Performance Evaluations and Bonuses

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Night shift,

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