Associate, Marine Technical

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Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is "yes," then you belong at Ambipar.

Conduct and coordinate attendance of safety and security audits on board customer vessels, as well as training with merchant mariners furthering their awareness and understanding of relevant U.S. laws and regulations to ensure compliance as they work to increase productivity in an effective and safe manner.

Reports to:

Director Vessel Technical

Location:

Remote – between Corpus Christi and Lake Charles preferred.

Position Type:
Part-Time (On-Call)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience

Travel: 25% domestic or foreign

• Conducting safety and security inspections for our extensive US and Foreign vessel clients. May be required to sail with the vessel on short coastwise voyages at times.
• Conduct third party and/or court appointed auditor services in support of Environmental Compliance Programs
• Providing vessel captains with guidance before, during and after US Coast Guard Port State Control vessel exams and inspections.
• Demonstrating and understanding of vessel safety, security, safety management systems, crew training, firefighting, pollution prevention, navigation, hull construction, machinery, cargo segregation and transfer systems, crew manning and operators and owners.
• Conducting environmental, safety, and security audits and training with merchant mariners their awareness and understanding as they work to increase productivity in an effective and safe manner.
• Conduct ISM as well as navigation audits as needed.
• Demonstrate the skills to support client preparedness activities such as exercises and training.
• Excels at people and communication skills with team members and customers
• 10 years' experience with the USCG or as a Master Mariner or Chief Engineer
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field from an accredited college or university. As an alternative, two (2) years of experience working in assigned technical discipline may be substituted for one (1) years of education (i.e., eight (8) years of relevant work experience is equal to a Bachelor's degree).
• 6+ years professional experience in the field of project management or maritime consulting.
• Demonstrated experience working with International Gas Code (IGC).
• Demonstrated experience working with either regulatory agencies or shipping companies on issues related to US compliance.
• Successful candidates must be self-directed and manage their own time effectively. Must be willing to work hours as necessary to meet business development and project implementation goals.
• Position may require travel as necessary. Ability to work after hours and on weekends as necessary.
• Ability to plan as necessary to meet position objectives effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain account and company information in an organized manner.
• Ability to work well under pressure. Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Performance and results driven.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Effectively able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Valid TWIC to enter port facilities

• 5 years of experience as a Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, OR an experienced US Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
• Vocational Certificate or Engineering Qualification / Equivalent to a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
• USCG Port State Control Officer qualifications
• Drydock or Plan Review experience
• Maritime Casualty and Pollution Investigation experience
• Experience with US regulations and International Safety of Life at Sea…