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Marine Surveyor Job Location: USA, Port Everglades BUREAU VERITAS (BV), a leading classification society, is expanding rapidly and currently has career opportunities for talented professionals. A Surveyor position is available in Port Everglades, FL, USA. This position requires a motivated individual with extensive technical experience at sea (Chief Engineer), especially in cruise ships, or equivalent. Inspection & audit experience considered as a plus. Good communication, organization and computer skills, along with team spirit and strong ethics are essential. Fluent English language is a must. Adhesion to the BV Core Values (Integrity and ethics, Impartial counsel and validation, Respect for all individuals, Social and environmental responsibility) is a prerequisite BV strongly cultivates and rewards an attitude of customer focus, entrepreneurship, sharing of collective knowledge, constant learning, transparency, teamwork and solidarity Apply to Roy McBride, 1850 Eller Dr., Suite 201, Port Everglades, FL 33316. Email. roy.mcbride@us.bureauveritas.com Tel. 954 525 4123 Roy Mc Bride Bureau Veritas Marine Inc. 1850 Eller Drive, Suite 201 Port Everglades FL 33316 USA Phone: 954 525 4123 Fax: 954 763 9718 Email: roymcbride@us.bureauveritas.com Web: http://www.bureauveritas.com Chief Mate 100GT/1600GT Job Location: USA Chief Mate Tracking Code 20070021 Job Description THIS IS A FULL TIME SEASONAL POSITION POSITION SUMMARY: Ensure the safety and comfort of the passengers, ship, and crew as a Bridge Watch Officer as well as perform as the ship's Security Officer and Medical Officer. The Chief / First Mate is also responsible for managing the deckhand staff and the upkeep of the exterior and certain interiors of the vessel. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE: Emergency situations: Chief / First Mate holds a position on the ship's Emergency Station Bill as Scene Leader. Must perform requirements of Emergency Station Bill for both drills and actual emergencies to include fire, flooding, man overboard, abandon ship, medical, and spill response. Scene leader decides who goes into the fire, where fire boundaries are set, equipment needed, firefighting agents used, etc. Fulfills other emergency response duties as outlined in the station billet Navigation/bridge watch: Operate vessel during assigned watches to the highest professional and Cruise West standards, with the safety of passengers and vessel being paramount. Monitor communication 58 equipment and keep logs and records as required by U.S. Coast Guard and Cruise West. Make use of all bridge tools and personnel, alerting the Captain as needed or as per orders. When in port will maintain a gangway security watch amongst other duties as assigned by Captain. Security Officer: Designated as the VSO, or Vessel Security Officer. Maintains ship' security log and is in possession of ship's Vessel Security Plan. Oversight of implementation of all elements of the Vessel Security Plan as designated by the MARSAC level. Medical Officer: The Chief / First Mate is the Company designated Medical Officer on ships authorized for a full time Chief / First Mate position. The Medical Officer is responsible for the supervisory management of the ship's medical locker and the reordering of medical supplies; and ensuring that there is always a proper and currently certified medical response team aboard the ship on all cruises. The Medical Officer will in most cases be one of the vessel's principal responders and will in any case be the medical management supervisor. The responsibilities of the Medical Officer cannot be delegated to another ship's officer. Supervision of deck staff: Assign deck work lists. Every day provide a priority list of what needs to be done. Perform deckhand scheduling regarding what watch they will be on with Captain's final approval. Provide staff with a minimum of two written evaluations per operating year. Also responsible for employee relations counseling as needed. Train the new deckhand staff as they come on board - how the ship operates, how they should handle lines, navigation basics, how to pilot the vessel, and emergency drill training. On vessels without a Boatswain, instruct new deckhands in various procedures on how to maintain the ship e.g. painting, splicing lines, doing varnish/bright work, and docking procedures. Teach the deckhand staff in proper small boat operations. (Zodiac, DIB, etc.) Requisition of bridge and deck supplies: Awareness of what deck supplies are in short supply. Maintain constant communication with the deckhand staff, plus direct oversight, to know what is in supplies inventory. Administration: Assist in the maintenance of the ship's CSMP (Current Ship Maintenance Project) list of items that need to be addressed on the ship during the offseason. Reply to safety or office memorandums. Write up various work lists for crewmembers. Turnaround Day: Assist in the expeditious preparation of the ship for oncoming guests which includes loading ship's stores, taking on potable water, movement of luggage, movement of laundry, and other duties as assigned by the Captain. Small boat (Zodiac, DIB, etc.) operations: At times, may be responsible for the safe operation of small boats, with or without guests, on short excursions. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum education of a specialized or technical knowledge requiring formal training beyond high school is required. Minimum of either a Master's license for a 100-ton inland vessel or Mates license for 100-ton inland vessel required. Some positions require a Near Coastal endorsement or a higher tonnage (such as 500 GRT or 1600 GRT). "STCW 95" compliance required. License endorsement required for "Unlimited Radar Observer". Preferred endorsement with STCW-95 Basic Safety Training, Bridge Resource Management, Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical Care Provider, and in some positions ARPA and GMDSS. Minimum of 3-5 years in the maritime industry with progressively responsible experience is required. Communication skills require the ability to provide explanation of very complex or technical matters to people with little or no background in the area under discussion. Writing skills require the ability to write text designed to communicate technical information. Quantitative skills require the ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric or geometric operations. Interpersonal skills require the ability to deal with discontented, argumentative, and emotional crewmembers in irrational or illogical personal situations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a Marine Operations setting, primarily onboard a vessel. Must be physically able to work a typical 12- hour workday, seven days a week, for multiple weeks at a time. Work periods on board the vessel vary from 1 to 12 weeks with a 6-week or 12-week period being the norm, followed by a 2-4 week period off the vessel. Environmental conditions generally include ambient inside temperature, ambient inside lighting, ambient to loud noise levels, all weather conditions, occasional use of required protective clothing and an irregular work schedule. Mobility demands generally include occasional sitting and occasional standing. Combination activities generally include handling of chemicals/chemical compounds such as cleaning agents. Sensory demands generally involve a computer terminal; telephone operation, microphone and PA systems. Physical demands generally include frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, pulling/pushing, grasping, and the ability to climb a 7-foot vertical ladder and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch. Physical demands also include individual handling of one to several different sized objects totaling up to 50 pounds in weight. Handling includes: the dynamic and momentary strenuous lifting and lowering of objects between the ground/deck level and a height of about 4 to 6 feet; continuously repeating these movements about once per minute continuously for up to 20 minutes; repetitive turning and twisting of the body while holding these objects, and passing or receiving them between people as frequently as every 10 seconds; and repeatedly carrying objects of similar weight a distance of up to 100 feet every one to two minutes for as long as 20 minutes without stopping. Each of the above evolutions may be repeated several times in the course of handling ships stores. Job Location On Board A Ship, WA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Human Resources Cruise West 2301 5TH Ave Ste 401 Seattle WA 98121 USA Phone: 1-206-441-8687 Email: resume@cruisewest.com Web: http://www.cruisewest.com/careers Marine Engineer Job Location: Saudi Arabia, Dhahran 7 years in relevant marine service preferably vessel operations, and/or vessel construction/repair. A thorough knowledge of English is required to perform analysis and studies in depth, make professional presentations, and keep up with technical advancements. Sound knowledge and experience with international regulatory body requirements, classification standards, marine engineering practices, specifications and rules. Working knowledge of basic economic principles sufficient to allow cost/benefit analysis to be part of decision making process.Analyzes and resolves marine engineering or operating problems in any of several marine categories by evaluating data pertinent to the specific problems. Evaluates data as to scope, effect on existing programs, economic values,long range panning and budgetary considerations. Acts as an onsite inspector as required. Inspects various marine vessels, preparing detailed work scopes for accomplishment during scheduled refits. Recommends new operating methods or physical modifications to improve existing marine craft and dockside facilities. Estimates costs, prepares justifications and completes expenditure requests as required. Plans and schedules work in advance for marine design projects and maintenance and repair programs. Brings all elements of a marine construction project together in the field, and takes corrective action as required to make certain that all elements proceed satisfactorily on schedule within the money and time allowed. Inspects repair work in progress as well as sea trialing the vessel prior to and upon completion of repairs to ensure adequacy of the work within schedule and budge. Directs work of others when assigned. Checks that status and operating reports are written according to established methods of good representation. Makes recommendations for further study or report changes. Stefanie Greis Saudi Aramco E m a i l : Stefanie.Greis@aramcoservices.com Web: http://www.aramco.jobs
February 2008