Port Mate

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC) is currently accepting applications for a shore-based Inland Marine Port Mate. This position will be based in the Garyville/Mt. Airy, LA area and will report to an Inland Marine Port Captain. This position will be scheduled to work Monday through Friday.

The Port Mate is a critical member of vessel operations by serving as a key trainer for deck crew employees. The Port Mate will spend most of their time working directly with deck crew employees aboard vessels. Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism are critical to this position, and we are looking for individuals who can contribute to our inclusive work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in Company meetings, industry meetings, and developmental training programs as required. 
• Acts as communication liaison between vessel and shore-based personnel. 
• Assists with implementing new policies and procedures impacting deck crew employees. 
• Participates in Marine Structured Safety Process (including Safety and Security drills), Watch Change Protocol, and other environmental and safety programs impacting deck crew employees. 
• Reviews and audits boat and barge inspections, forms, and Company manuals, and reports any discrepancies and/or proposed changes to the appropriate department for handling. 
• Assists with succession planning for deck crew employees. 
• Monitors and tracks deck crew employee job performance and progression. Communicates employee performance issues with leadership, as appropriate.
• Conducts deck crew employee evaluations to ensure understanding/retention of information and skills received during training. 
• Provides deck crew employees with a variety of job-related training including training on safety equipment, CPR/First Aid, boat computer operations, inspection and forms completion, etc. 
• Provides deck crew employees with job skills training including how to correctly build tows, make locks, safe line handling, general housekeeping, and complete minor maintenance on boats and barges. 
• Serves as a subject matter expert in developing curriculum and implementing training programs for deck crew employees (i.e. Deckhands and Mates). 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) or more years of vessel operations experience required, including experience as a Mate.
• A valid USCG issued Tankerman’s license, including a valid USCG medical certificate is required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• A Valid Drivers License is required.

Marathon Petroleum offers competitive salaries and a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.

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Location:

Garyville, Louisiana

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021810

Location Address:

2890 Hwy 44

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.