The average tankerman earns more than $60,000 a year. Do you want to be one?

 

SGS Petroleum Service Corporation's TANKERMAN CAREER ACADEMY

 
 
 

About the TCA

Upcoming Info Sessions

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About Our Company

 
 

Looking for a Career Opportunity?
Consider the possibilities of a new career in the tankerman industry. Above-average earnings potential, Coast Guard-certified training, and the support of a team of top-notch industry professionals - all yours with the successful completion of SGS Petroleum Service Corporation's TANKERMAN CAREER ACADEMY (TCA).

We're looking for hard-working, dedicated people interested in a new career with opportunities and rewards:

  • Get paid while you train (full-time only)
  • Job-ready in only four months
  • Job opportunities upon successful graduation
  • First-year average earnings of more than $50,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package (click on the link below for more information)

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What is a tankerman?
The tankerman's role is critical to our nation's petroleum and chemical shipping industry. The tankerman serves as the person-in-charge of critical operations, with responsiblity for protecting the environment by ensuring the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges. Tankermen must be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Specialized Tankerman Training
At the TANKERMAN CAREER ACADEMY, our mission is simple: to train tankermen to be the best in the industry. Our proven approach includes:

  • Classroom instruction
  • One-on-one field training
  • Fast-paced training format
  • Offered in Baton Rouge, LA; Pasadena, TX; and Corpus Christi, TX.

Admission Requirements
A student must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to TCA:

  • Must be 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
  • Able to read, write and speak clearly.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver's license with no felony convictions.
  • No DUIs/DWIs in the past three years.
  • Must pass a drug screen and physical.
  • The Tankerman Career Academy is a tuition-based training program. Applicants must have a letter of pre-approval from a financial institution for a loan covering the tuition fee, or verification of available funds.

Learn More at an Upcoming TCA InfoSession
If you meet the minimum requirements listed above and would like to learn more about the Tankerman Career Academy, we invite you to attend one of our upcoming TCA InfoSessions held in Baton Rouge, LA; Pasadena, and Corpus Christi, TX. For dates/times, locations, maps and driving directions, visit the
"Upcoming Info Sessions" page.


 
For more information, please contact:

SGS Petroleum Service Corporation
Texas Office: 
281-991-3500 
Louisiana Office:  225-343-8262