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Marine Industry Employment Opportunities To place an advertisement contact: Phone (312) 683-5022 The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority, a regional public ferry transit agency, is seeking a new
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WETA is responsible for expansion of new public commuter ferry service within the San Francisco Bay Area. The Authority is also tasked with coordination of the emergency activities of all passenger ferry transportation and related facilities within the Bay. In addition, within the next year, the Authority will be considering, per recent State legislative direction, the consolidation of several existing public ferry operators under WETA’s control. The Authority is governed by a five person Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor, Senate, and State Assembly. The Executive Director shall report directly to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will oversee a small staff of dedicated professionals and orchestrate an ambitious expansion program. Ongoing projects include terminal and vessel construction for four to seven new ferry routes and various infrastructure improvements to improve our region’s emergency response capabilities. Some of these projects will be nearing construction soon, others are only partially funded; consequently, construction experience with delivering public sector infrastructure projects and knowledge of public transit funding opportunities and challenges is crucial. In addition to the ongoing projects, the Executive Director will lead the agency’s efforts to prepare a regional emergency response plan for ferries. The Authority has aggressively developed strong relationships with a varied group of stakeholders and maintaining these cooperative relationships is essential. The new Executive Director will also provide policy guidance regarding the operations of Authority’s first new ferry route, which is scheduled to begin in 2009/2010. The ideal candidate should possess an advanced degree in engineering, planning, administration, construction management or maritime operations and a minimum of 10 years experience in public transportation. Knowledge of or past experience with marine facilities/vessels is desirable; but, not mandatory. The salary range is negotiable depending on qualifications. Retirement is provided through California Public Employees Retirement System (2.5% @ 55). See www.watertransit.org for more info about applying for this position. Closing date: May 2, 2008.
SAFETY QUALITY MANAGER
APL Maritime Ltd. (AML- Part of the NOL/APL Group of companies), is looking for a Safety Quality Manager responsible for directing & implementing all aspects of our safety management system (SMS) for an expanding fleet of 13 US Flag Vessels. Safety Quality Manager’s role includes, the continual development, updating & improvement of our SMS, manages our safety & loss control program, root cause analysis of incidents, accidents & near misses, tracks & reviews all SMS correspondence, serves as AML’s principle ISM internal auditor & provides regulatory support to the technical staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Marine Transportation or Marine Engineering (or equivalent), with extensive onboard sailing experience as a senior officer, will have completed both a recognized ISM internal auditor course & training for Company Security Officers. Excellent maritime regulatory knowledge is required, both US & International (IMO). The candidate will preferably be a US citizen, however persons holding an unrestricted permanent resident card, eligible for citizenship will be considered. A full job description & further information can be found at www.apl.com International Shipholding Corporation (ISC), founded in 1947, through its subsidiaries is engaged in ocean and inland waterborne freight transportation through the world. Our offices are currently located in Mobile and New York and we maintain a network of marketing agents in major cities worldwide. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
We are seeking the following positions:
Quality/Systems Auditor. This position requires a minimum of 5 years sailing under a Chief Engineer or Masters License, or equivalent education and experience. Must be computer literate including all MS Office products, with good oral and written communications skills. ISM/ISO Lead Auditor certified. Extensive travel and must be physically fit to board vessels, climb ships tanks and structures in inclement weather, and perform audits while at sea. Technical Superintendent. Requires a BS degree in Marine Engineering and 7-10 years experience, preferably sailing as a licensed engineering officer steam or diesel. Primary duties will include technical management of the fleet including the day-to-day oversight of vessel maintenance and reporting, purchasing and dry-docking arrangements. The position will liaison with Class, USCG and other regulatory bodies as needed to maintain vessel compliance with Class, domestic and international law.Travel required. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits package including medical/dental insurance, retirement plan, 401(K) plan, Life and LTD insurance, vacation and eleven company paid holidays a year. Please submit resume and salary requirements to:
ATTN: Recruiter P. O. Box 2004 Mobile,AL 36652 Email: hrdepartment@intship.com Website: www.intship.com EOE M/F/DV Maritime Recruiters has been in business for 38 years and has these positions available most all times in all geographic areas of the U.S. Administrative, Construction, Sr. Crewing, Design, Engineering, Environmental, Financial, Intermodal, M & R. Marketing, Operations, Sales & Security Fax/Tel. 206-232-6041 • bob@maritimerecruiters.com
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