The minimum age requirement for employment is 18 years old. Please note that some job assignments may have additional age requirements.

The minimum education requirement for employment is a GED or High School Diploma. We evaluate each applicant based on their skills, knowledge, abilities, work experience, and other relevant factors. We are always looking for individuals who possess a strong work ethic, good communication skills and are able to work well in a team environment.

As an oil spill response technician, you will develop a comprehensive set of skills that include proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making, strong organizational abilities with an attention to detail, as well as effective communication and teamwork capabilities. These skills are essential for effectively responding to and managing oil spills.

You will gain industry-standard knowledge and skills from some of the world’s top oil spill response technicians, including the following specific skills and knowledge:

• Boat experience, which can provide a good understanding of boating operations and navigation.
• Knowledge of Prince William Sound, including its geography, environmental conditions, and local communities.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards for oil spill response operations, such as the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the National Contingency Plan.
• Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures, including OSHA regulations, incident command system (ICS), and emergency response procedures.
• Knowledge of navigation, weather, and environmental conditions, which can help to understand the movement and behavior of oil spills.
• Knowledge of communication systems and equipment used in oil spill response operations, such as radios, GPS, and other navigation equipment.
• Knowledge of oil spill response planning and preparedness, including the ability to develop and implement response plans and procedures.
• Knowledge of oil spill response equipment maintenance and repair, including the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Knowledge of incident command system (ICS) and ability to work effectively within an incident command structure.
• Knowledge of marine safety, fire fighting and hazardous materials response, which can provide additional skills and knowledge to deal with the hazards associated with oil spills.

To prepare for a career in oil spill response, you can take advantage of various certifications and training opportunities, such as:

• TWIC card certification, which allows you to access secure areas in ports and on vessels. Learn More.
• 24 Hour Hazwoper Certification, which provides the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to hazardous materials incidents, including oil spills safely.

No, you do not need to be a union member to apply for a position with TCC. However, before being hired by TCC, you will need to become a union member. If you are interested in the field and believe you are the right fit, you can apply, and our team can help guide you in the right direction. You can get started learning about the unions that TCC is affiliated with below.

Laborers (Local 341), you can start by CLICKING HERE to sign up.
Teamsters (Local 959), you can start by CLICKING HERE to sign up.
Operating Engineers (Local 302), you can start by CLICKING HERE to sign up.

Job openings in our company often include heavy-duty mechanics, certified crane operators, material handlers (truck drivers), warehousemen, vessel/boat operators, and miscellaneous job assignments associated with oil spill response. TCC union employees become part of our world-renowned Oil Spill Response Technicians, committed to protecting the environment.