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EMPLOYMENT GUIDE www.MaritimeJobs.com

MARITIME INJURIES

Schechter, McElwee , Shaffer & Harris’s attorneys have over 70 years of com- bined experience representing injured seamen, offshore workers and long- shoremen in cases nationwide. Our services are on a contingent fee basis - there is no bill or fee for our services unless we recover for you.

Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P.

Houston & Galveston, Texas

Nationwide 24-hour help line 1-800 282-2122 (713) 524-3500

Website - www.smslegal.com

Diesel Engine Specialist-PS

West Palm Beach, FL

Services (overhauls, diagnoses and repairs) diesel engines, large pumps and ancillary machinery and equipment at all District pumping stations. Ensures that overhauled and repaired machinery and equipment is operating at peak perform- ance. Assists with the installation of machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and drawings/sketches. Assist in aligning machines and equip- ment using hoists, hand and power tools, squares, rules, micrometers and dial indi- cators. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental condi- tions. Due to the District's response role before, during, and after major storm events and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may be, at times, required to provide work support before, during, and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergen- cies. High School graduate or an equivalency diploma and vocational training in basic diesel engine repair required. Four (4) years experience overhauling, diag- nosing and repairing stationary diesel engines including servicing ancillary mechanical equipment such as pumps, air compressors, and generators. Factory training on stationary diesel engines: Catepillar, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and

Fairbanks-Morse. Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B is required to oper- ate trailers with a capacity of 5 tons or less. Demonstrates competency in basic water skills including the ability to swim and respond safety in an aquatic emer- gency. Position works over water, close to water, or partially submerged in water (knee-high) when performing inspection and repair work. This position is subject to random drug testing. Job Reference #206143.

Please visit our website for more information and

APPLY ONLINE at www.sfwmd.gov.

SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Attn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 24680

West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680

EOE

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking tenure track faculty and lab technicians for the Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation Departments with a start date of 1 Sept 2006. For details go to www.maritime.edu Quality Maritime Training

St. Petersburg, Florida

Instructors!

For USCG Approved Training Courses &

Programs. Need valid 1600GT license or higher, recent vessel experience, instructional/training background a plus.

Fax resume to (727) 209-1814 or e-mail to: [email protected]

Miami-based International Shipping Co. needs experi- enced Tanker Master for office-based position of

Superintendent - Tanker Operations. Req'd: Previous experience with Oil Majors for vetting inspections; prepa- ration of vessels for vetting; conversion of OBO's; dealing with Regulatory Bodies/Coast Guard, a must. Experience with chemical tankers, offshore vessels and int'l crew, a plus. Excellent Benefits pkg. - health, dental, retirement.

Compensation commensurate with experience. E-mail

Resume to: [email protected]. DFWP.

Superintendent - Tanker Operations

Companies looking for qualified crew members, please call:

TEXAS - 281-689-7400 Fax: 281-689-7711

LOUISIANA - 504-834-1114 Fax: 504-834-1181

Let us find the best job for you!

PROGRESSIVE MARINE

Mates, AB’s, OS’s

Captains, Engineers

Tankermen

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