Maritime Reporter, August, 2006

<BODY> <div> Senior Fleet Safety Officer Job Location: USA, Houston, TX BP Shipping is the center of the Group's marine expertise and is responsible for chartering and operating an international fleet of owned and controlled crude and product tankers, including gas carriers for the BP Group and third parties. BP Shipping also provides marine expertise and services to other parts of the BP Group. The Senior Fleet Safety Officer will work in a high performing team of operational and technical professionals based in the region and will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of BP's operated fleet and will provide safety expertise to the rest of the BP Shipping team in Houston. BP Shipping has in place a quality assur- ance system aimed at providing continual improvement and providing assurance that its operational activities are in compliance with BP Group expectations, regulatory requirements and its own high operating expectations. The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Fleet Safety Advisor in the development, implementation and monitoring of safety programs and marine operational standards of BP Shipping's operated and time charter vessels in accordance with BP Group expectations, OSHA regulations, and industry specific regulations. The Senior Fleet Safety Officer provides marine operational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) support to the HSE Regional Manager in emergency response, incident reporting, and administration of shore-based safety activities in the region. Accountabilities Include: • Provide advice and guidance to the fleet and the superintendents regarding safety and health activities, including selecting safety equipment, environmental initiatives and health programs. Provide advice and guidance on current and new local legislation affecting safety, loss control and environmental manage- ment. Support regional reporting activities for the BP Shipping Business Unit. Assist the Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Regional Manager in the administration of emergency response plans, business continuity plans, and notifi- cation systems, including the development of participation in an administration of drills and training activities. Provide or coordinate relevant safety training, including new hire orientation in the Houston office, technical safety training to superintendents and other BP Shipping staff, and core value safety training for con- tractors in support of the Operations Assurance team and vetting. Conduct HSE and International Safety Management auditing of the owned/operat- ed fleet, time charter fleet, and ship repair yards. Provide on-site HSE support to the fleet during dry-dock and repair periods. Coordinate the implementation of group standards under the guidance of the HSSE Regional Manager. Conduct surveys of onboard activities, including bridge management audits and Display Screen Equipment assessments. Monitor onboard training of officers and crew, assessment of life saving appliances, fire fighting equipment and other appropri- ate equipment as necessary. Demonstrate and advise junior officers on how to develop safety training lectures. Utilize behavior based safety to improve safety onboard and on-shore. Conduct and support root cause analysis investigations and follow-up of recorded incidents. Support crew trainers and fleet safety training officers, including monitoring progress, evaluating performance, and reviewing reports. Required Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics or a similar disci- pline. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a ships officer or engineering capacity. Marine license and/or certificate of Chief Officer or Second Engineer or higher. Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer. The willingness and ability to travel up to 50% globally and commit to being away from home for up to 2 months at any one- time. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a direct or supporting safety or health relat- ed role, in an industrial or maritime envi- ronment. A minimum of 2 years of experience supervising, leading and/or managing small teams. A minimum of 2 years of experience with HSE auditing. A detailed job description and application process can be viewed online: www.bp.com/careers/us, click on "Experienced Hires," then click "Search by job number" and enter the specific job #6971 in the keywords/job ID field. The successful applicant must submit and pass a drug-screening test prior to employ- ment and may be required to participate in a random drug-screening program. Relocation will be in accordance with cur- rent BP guidelines. EOE, M/F/D/V. BP CAREERS BP Email: BPCAREERS@BP.COM Web: http://www.bp.com/careers/us Marine Engineering Manager Job Location: USA, Riviera Beach, Florida We are currently looking for a Marine Engineering Manager at the company's headquarters in Riviera Beach, Florida. This person will manage and direct the repair and maintenance programs covering Tropical's fleet of vessels, including major repairs and dry dockings. Monitors the operating budgets and vessel expenses. Tropical Shipping, owned by Nicor, Inc. (NYSE:GAS), is one of the leading con- tainerized cargo carriers in the Caribbean region. From its headquarters at the Port of Palm Beach, Tropical currently serves 35 ports throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean and South America. Requirements for this position are: Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering or related field. One year as Chief Engineer of Motor Vessels, sailing at sea. Experience must include shore side, operation and maintenance of heavy fuel medium speed engines. Technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and diesel engines required. Knowledge of safety and regula- tory compliance. Chief Engineers License and valid Passport. Requires the ability to travel extensively for voyage repairs. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k) and relocation. For addi- tional company information, and to fill out an on-line application, visit www.tropical.com, e-mail a resume and cover letter to careers@tropical.com, or fax to 561-840-2956. DFWP/EOE careers Tropical Shipping Fax: 561-840-2956 Email: careers@tropical.com Web: http://www.tropical.com Deck Engineer Machinist Job Location: USA Announcement #: 05-328-02-EX Title, Series, Grade (Code) Deck Engineer Machinist, WM 9952-15 (328) Base Salary: $33,832 - $39,270 Per Annum Type of Appointment: Excepted Service Career-Conditional Opening: 13 June 2005, with periodic cut- offs Location: MSC Vessels Worldwide Who May Apply: Open to all qualified United States Citizens. Duties: The Deck Engineer Machinist is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating deck machinery, Underway Replenishment (UNREP) machinery, and material handling equipment. This includes but is not limited to the hydraulic systems, cargo fluid systems (piping and pneumatic systems), internal combustion engines, material handling equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.), cargo handling equip- ment (cranes, booms, winches, etc.), ship's boats including engines, associated machinery, davits and winches, hull struc- ture (bulkheads, decks, bulwarks, railings), mooring machinery and UNREP machinery. The Deck Engineer Machinist must also be proficient in the use of machine shop equip- ment (lathes, milling machines, drill press- es, arbor presses, etc.), hand tools, hand held power tools, burning, brazing, and welding procedures (Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing systems, carbon arc, stick welding) and welding systems. The incum- bent will assist, observe and perform "Quality Assurance" on work done by ship- yard or other shore side repair personnel, as directed. The incumbent must be profi- cient in the performance of fire, boat, and damage control drills, taking initiative to perform emergency drills as required. The Deck Engineer Machinist is directly respon- sible to the First Assistant Engineer and works under the supervision of the Second Assistant Engineer (Cargo). Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States Citizen, minimum age of 18; possess a current U. S. Passport with- in seven months of expiration, and a cur- rent United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Document (USCG MMD) within ten months of expiration. The following endorsement(s) are required: Deck Engineer, or Machinist, or Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) any rating. Note: If you are requesting 10- point preference, you must provide DD-214 Certificate of Discharge and the SF-15 Application for 10-Point preference and supporting documentation. Note: If you are requesting 10-point prefer- ence, you must provide DD-214 Certificate of Discharge (Member Copy 4), the SF-15 Application for 10-Point preference and a copy of your VA letter. Evaluation Criteria: Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements described above will be further evaluated. Documented experience, education, train- ing, and awards contained in the applica- tion package will be reviewed to determine the degree to which you possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are essential for successful job performance. A ranking determination will be conducted against the knowledge, skills and abilities to determine your qualifica- tions as reflected by your responses to the following job related factors: 1. Ability to Plan, Organize, Interpret, and/or Analyze Information and Supervise the work of others. 2. Knowledge of Cargo Loading and Discharge Operations. 3. Knowledge of Current Navigation Methods and Equipment. 4. Knowledge of Shipboard Safety, Lifesaving, CBR-D, and Firefighting Equipment, and Programs. To earn the highest rating possible, it is your responsibility to submit detailed infor- mation in response to the KSAs listed above. Evaluations, ship assignments, awards, training, education, commercial experience, etc., will also be part of the rat- ing and ranking process. Employment Requirements: MSC Civilian Mariner positions are subject to drug uri- nalysis testing, participation in vaccine immunization programs, require the candi- date to pass a physical exam and obtain a security clearance. In addition to success- fully completing the medical examination (arranged by MSC), a tuberculosis (TB) screening test is also required. TB screen- ing is not provided at the MSC-arranged medical examination, but can usually be obtained from your personal medical provider or free at any local Public Health Clinic. If you have previously had a positive TB skin test (i.e. a CONVERTER or REAC- TOR), another skin test is not required, but you must instead provide the Medical Department written proof that you have completed treatment with medicine (i.e. INH), or that you have started treatment Employment/Recruitment ? www.MaritimeJobs.com August 2006 49 CLASS AUGUST06.qxd 8/3/2006 9:19 AM Page 49 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>