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
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