Blessey Marine

Shop Helper

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:26:20 +0000

We are seeking a Shop Helper for our Liberty, TX location.

Blessey Marine Services, Inc. owns and operates one of the youngest multi-faceted inland tank barge and vessel fleets in the United States.

JOB TITLE: Shop Helper

DEPARTMENT: WEB ENGINES, LP – Engine Repair Shop

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Work under immediate supervision to learn and become proficient in the aspects of engine repair and service.

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Shop Supervisor

Supervises: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist and perform required maintenance under the guidance of Shop Supervisor and/or Engineers.

• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed.

• Assist with maintaining the facility by following proper procedures, housecleaning, and performing general maintenance duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to read, write and speak clearly in the English language.

• High School diploma or GED required;

• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Excel and Microsoft Word software.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid TWIC card.

• Strong mechanical background.

• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills are critical as are leadership skills.

• Must maintain a clear driving record and be insurable through the company’s automobile insurance carrier.

PREFERRED

• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or certified engine mechanic training.

• Experience working in barge maintenance and/or around shipyard repair activities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Will have exposure to “field” environments, such as barge fleet, warehouse, shipyard, vessel, etc.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires driving a vehicle as necessary for errands and business related meetings. Employee and/or applicant must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History check and possess and maintain a current valid driver's license in their state of residence.

Requires occasional travel (once or twice each month) by automobile or airplane.

Blessey Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Bunker Tankerman

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:01:08 +0000

JOB TITLE: Bunker Tankerman

DEPARTMENT: Vessel

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Captain, Relief Captain and Pilot

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The primary function of the Bunker Tankerman is to prepare the barges that are assigned to his boat for safe and complete loading and discharging of oil, refined/petrochemical barges and bunkering barges. Other key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure that any and all federal and state required documents that must accompany the barges are on board and in proper order.
Communicate with dock personnel/crewmembers of the receiving ship and ensure that each person participating in the transfer of the product understands what the product is and how it should be transferred and protected.
Participate in the maintenance of the boat/barges and help with the training of newly hired employees aspiring to become a Tankerman.
Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.
Must be able to work in a rotation watch schedule, involving 6 hours on and 6 hours off, and be able to occasionally work additional hours not to exceed 15 hours in any 24-hour period or more than 42 hours in a 72-hour period, except in an emergency or drill.
Must be able to work on the boat with a schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e. 20 days on, 10 days off or 28 days on, 14 days off).
Must be able to wear a negative or positive respirator, PVC foul weather gear, rubber gloves and boots to protect himself from harmful cargo contact.
Must be able to wear a 5-minute escape pack, or a negative pressure respirator, or a supplied airline respirator.
Must be able to drive to and from hub cities.
Must be able to perform all duties necessary to navigate locks.
Must be able to adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.
Must be able to interpret the markings on a tape measure, including inches, fractions of an inch (like 1/8, 1/16, 1/32), and potentially even millimeters or centimeters or any other measurements used while gauging a barge.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and License Requirements

Have a high school diploma or GED
Possess a valid, current Merchant Mariners Credential with a Tank Barge PIC Endorsement (Tankerman) for Dangerous Liquid Cargoes and under (46 CFR 12.20 et seq.) and a current and valid driver’s license. The Tankerman endorsement applies to vessel’s Bunker Tankerman exclusively engaged in petroleum or chemical transportation.
Possess a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential)
Be able to pass certification requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C – Benzene. This applies to vessel Tankerman exclusively engaged in petroleum and/ or chemical transportation.

Learning and Training Requirements

Assist in training new personnel
Comprehend essential information related to:
Spill containment and cleanup
SDS sheets and emergency action information
Video training information addressing safety
Safety meetings/drills
Benzene and H2S training

Safety and Rescue Requirements

Ensure safe working conditions and orderliness of the vessel.
Maintain safe, sanitary living and working conditions.
Follow all company safety rules and environmental regulations.
Wear safety equipment as required, including: gloves, steel toes boots, goggles, rubber boots, slicker suits, respirator, five (5) minute escape pack or negative pressure respirator or supplied airline respirator.
Assist in safety and rescue operations in emergency situations.
Assist in emergency firefighting, use firefighting equipment and spill containment equipment.
Enter and exit hatches/ doorways quickly in case of emergencies.
Physically pull or assist in pulling a 200-300lb man from the water.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Tolerate long hours during transfers.
Communicate with co-workers, Captains, Pilots, Wheelman, Dispatchers, Port Engineers, Coast Guard Inspectors, and others.
Remain calm during challenging situations.
Possess a valid driver’s license for the operation of any of the company’s vehicles.
Make good decisions.
Be dependable, conscientious, and show initiative
Pay attention to detail.
Be willing to adhere to orders, rules, and regulations.
Work as a team player – i.e., work with others and understand customer/ supplier wants and needs.
Be stable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job, including discomfort, unpredictable weather, and potentially hazardous situations.
Work aboard the vessel for prolonged periods according to work schedule for the vessel, for example: 28 days on and 14 days off or 20 on and 10 off.
Willing to work, as operations require, including days.
Live in close quarters for long periods of time and is able to work away from home for long periods of time.
Be drug and alcohol free while on company property during course and scope of company business.
Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To see all of the physical requirements, please visit www.blessey.com/careeers.

Blessey Marine Services, Inc. is an EOE and Drug Free Workplace.

Relief Captain-MV Martha Oliver (Current Employees Only May Apply)

Tue, 05 May 2026 19:04:04 +0000

JOB TITLE: Relief Captain

DEPARTMENT: Vessel - Operations

VESSEL: Martha Oliver - 1350 HP

SCHEDULE: 20/10

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION: Reports to: Vessel Captain., Director of Vessel Operations, Port Captain

Supervises: Vessel Crew (Relief Captain, Pilot, Tankerman, Deckhand)

Navigational Area: I.C.W.W. (Mobile to Brownsville) Gulf Coast - (BR to NOLA)

Tow Compliment: 1-4 10K barges, 2 20K Barges, 1 30K barge

Crew Compliment: 4-person crew (2 Wheelhouse, 2 Tankerman) Possible Deckhand)

Requirements for the Position:

• Must have Masters License.

• Possess a Designated Examiner (or willing to obtain).

• 1 Year of Service with Blessey Marine preferred.

• Be willing to train/post BMS Wheelmen and Steersman as needed.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned areas by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Master, Relief Captain and Pilot are the managers of the vessel including all barges attached. The Master, Relief Captain and Pilot are responsible for the crew’s adherence to all United States Coast Guard and company policies. The Master, Relief Captain and Pilot are to navigate safely, supervise the crew, oversee safety programs, comply with rules and regulations pertaining to the towing of vessels and protect the environment. The Master, Relief Captain and Pilot take work assignments from the Operation Department. The Pilot backs up the Master, serving as supervisor when the Master is asleep and has management and supervisory responsibility while on watch. The Relief Captain serves as Pilot when the Master is on the vessel, and serves as the Master when the Master is at home. The Master, Relief Captain and Pilot must be able to intercede and safely perform the essential functions of any job on the vessel to include the job tasks of a deckhand and tankerman.

• Trains and supervises the crew in the safe and efficient performance of duties.

• Evaluates performance of all crewmembers with river crews consisting of 7 to 10 members and canal crews consisting of 4 to 5 members.

• Navigates in rivers or canals by properly using steering controllers, throttles, radar compasses, short wave radios, depth finders, loud hailers and other equipment to transport tow to a destination. Uses radio communication and vision to navigate waterways, docks, locks, and other vessel traffic.

• Supervises the cleaning and maintenance of boat and tow; the loading, transport, and discharging of cargo.

• Adheres to company policies. United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.

• Acts as a company representative in the day-to-day dealings with customers at their facilities and with representatives of governmental agencies.

• Acts as the on-site coordinator in emergencies.

• On smaller vessels performs routine engine room maintenance such as changing oil, checking oil, and changing fuel filters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Learning and Training Requirements

• Hold and maintain necessary United States Coast Guard marine documents and/ or licenses for the position of the Master/ Relief Captain/ Pilot for inland waters and the Great Lakes. Employee must be able to meet all requirements to be able to renew and maintain documents or licenses.

• Attend and successfully complete company training on new procedures and operations such as vapor recovery, benzene regulations, and fire fighting.

• Attend company training on new procedures.

• Provide navigation experience to senior crewmembers.

• Provide orientation to new employees and training for all crewmembers.

• Organize periodic operational meetings including safety, quality system, and other company-related topics.

• Provide briefings to crew on customer requirements. Safety and Rescue Requirements

• Ensure safe, working conditions and orderliness to the vessel.

• Ensure safe, sanitary living and working conditions for the crew.

• Ensure that company safety rules and environmental regulations are being followed.

• Establish good morale, personal hygiene, and efficiency of the crew.

• Wear safety equipment as required, including steel-toed shoes, foul weather gear, gloves, boots, and respirators to protect against cargo contact.

• Ensure safe operation of the vessel, the safety of the crew and safety of any visitor at all times and in all weather conditions.

• Assist in safety and rescue operations in emergency situations.

• Assist in emergency fire fighting.

• Physically pull or assist pulling a 200-300 lb. man from the water. Inspecting, Record-Keeping and Verifying Requirements

• Ensure that all barge and vessel documentation is on board, is current and is located

on the proper vessel.

• Maintain the vessel log (towing job, actions, speed, and times).

• Approve requisitions for equipment, material, repairs, supplies and food.

• Verify barge manifest.

• Conduct the primary investigation of all injuries, illnesses, and accidents, and complete necessary forms and reports.

• Conduct a monthly physical inspection of the vessel, observing, for example, safety equipment, fire fighting equipment, licenses and other documentation.

Job Qualifications:

• Possess a Designated Examiner (or willing to obtain)

• 1 Year of Service with Blessey Marine preferred

• Be willing to train/post BMS Wheelmen and Steersman as needed

• Navigate vessel safely by properly operating navigational controls, propulsion, engines, gears, mechanical and electrical equipment under various environmental conditions.

• Read – read office updates, procedure manuals, safety memos, federal and state documents, manifests, and requisitions.

• Write – keeps the vessel logs, completes checklists, and takes written exams as required by the company and/ or governmental agencies.

• Interpret, understand and use maps and charts.

• Communicate with Dispatcher, crewmembers, other Masters, Relief Captains, Pilots, Port Engineers, Coast Guard Inspectors and others.

• Direct crew to complete actions and follow regulations in a safe, efficient manner.

• Resolve disputes among crewmembers.

• Maintain morale of crewmembers.

• Consider many conditions, including weather, vessel and waterway characteristics, traffic, and the abilities of the crew in the making of quick, effective decisions about navigation and the operation of the vessel.

• Evaluate and treat minor medical conditions and injuries within the scope of his or her knowledge and abilities.

• Remain calm during challenging situations and set the “tone” for the safe, positive, efficient functioning of all members of the crew.

• Posses a United States Coast Guard Boat License and/ or marine document for vessel operated.

• Posses a TWIC Card.

• Posses a valid driver’s license for operation of any of the company’s vehicles.

• Demonstrate leadership by persuading others to perform work because they want to do it.

• Be mentally and physically stable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job, including discomfort, unpredictable weather and potentially hazardous situations.

• Work aboard vessel for prolonged periods according to work schedule for the vessel, for example: 28 days on and 14 days off or 20 days on and 10 days off.

• Work shifts of 6 hours around the clock and work additional hours if necessary. An individual licensed to operate a towing vessel may not work for more than 12 hours in a consecutive 24-hour period except in an emergency.

• Maintain vigilance during 6-hour shift in the wheelhouse.

• Willing to work, as operations require, including additional days.

• Live in close quarters and be able to work away from home for long periods of time.

• Be drug and alcohol free while on company property during course and scope of company business.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Relief Captain-MV Hugh S. Monsted (Current Employees Only May Apply)

Tue, 05 May 2026 19:02:39 +0000

JOB TITLE: Relief Captain

DEPARTMENT: Vessel - Operations

VESSEL: Hugh S. Monsted - 2000 HP

SCHEDULE: 20/10

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION: Reports to: Vessel Captain., Director of Vessel Operations, Port Captain

Supervises: Vessel Crew (Relief Captain, Pilot, Tankerman, Deckhand)

Navigational Area: I.C.W.W. (Mobile to Brownsville) Gulf Coast - (BR to NOLA)

Tow Compliment: 1-4 10K barges, 2 20K Barges, 2 30K barge

Crew Compliment: 5-person crew (2 Wheelhouse, 2 Tankerman, 1 Deckhand)