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Robotics and Control Specialist

Location: United Kingdom, Edinburgh

As a result of continuous expansion SeeByte is also seeking to recruit a robotics and con- trol engineer to work on the advanced tech- nologies needed to keep SeeByte at the fore- front of development. The successful candi- date will be responsible for maintaining, researching and developing state-of-the-art automatic control strategies suitable for high- ly coupled multiple axis systems such as

Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV’s) and

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV’s). The candidate will have three years of relevant experience or a PhD in Control Systems.

Experience with underwater vehicles a strong advantage. For more information please refer to www.seebyte.com. To apply please email a full CV with covering letter.

Software Production Manager

Location: United Kingdom, Edinburgh

As a result of continuous expansion SeeByte are looking for an experienced engineer to lead the production of its software products.

SeeByte produces high quality systems to work in hostile, constrained environments such as AUVs and ROVs. The team operates in extremely challenging working conditions and there is a growing amount of offshore work, potentially anywhere in the world. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years commercial software engineering expe- rience at a senior level, experience of manag- ing commercial software engineering projects and a strong experience with, and belief in, commercial software engineering practises and quality control. Understanding of electron- ics and manufacturing requirements are high- ly desirable. Offshore Industry experience is also an advantage. For more information please refer to www.seebyte.com. To apply please email a full CV with covering letter.

Protective Coatings Technical Manager

Location: Houston, Texas

International Paint LLC is an Akzo Nobel com- pany and a leading global manufacturer and distributor of high performance coatings delivering an extensive range of coatings for the marine, oil, gas, chemical processing, power, paper, pulp, rail, steel structure and mining industries.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking

PROTECTIVE COATINGS TECHNICAL MANAG-

ER who can lead our Research & Technology operations for our Marine and Protective

Coatings operations.

This individual will be responsible for provid- ing analytical and technical leadership within our Research & Technology group.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Management / Technical

Management of Staff & Department Formulation Development &Testing Advanced technical know-how of chemistry and coatings technology to ensure project success Designing and delivering training programs to develop staff Oversight of field testing / trials with cus- tomers to ensure product fit Represent the company by producing tech- nical papers and attending committee meet- ings, focus groups and carrying out aca- demic liaison to further projects Manage, monitor, develop and review

Research & Technology staff

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Material

Science or Polymer Science. Preference will be given to candidates with

Ph. D’s or Master Degree’s. 10 + years of solid track record of suc- cessfully managing technical teams ideally in the development of heavy duty industrial coatings for the steelwork markets. Must hold a US Passport and be willing to live in Houston, Texas.

This is a full-time position that offers advance- ment opportunity with a growing company.

TO APPLY: Forward Cover Letter, Salary

History and Resume to: aj.hernandez@interna- tionalpaint.com Please, no agency/search firm calls.

Program Analyst - NOAA

Location: Silver Springs, MD

I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) www.imsg.com is looking to hire a Program

Analyst with a background in one of the fol- lowing areas: climate observation and analy- sis, commerce and transportation, or water and weather weteorology to work at NOAA’s

Office of Program Planning & Integration (PPI). This office was created to address the need to 1) foster strategic management among NOAA Line and Staff Offices, Goal

Teams, Programs, and Councils, 2) support planning activities through greater opportuni- ties for active participation of employees, stakeholders, and partners, 3) build decision support systems based on the goals and out- comes set in NOAA’s strategic plan, and 4) guide managers and employees on program and performance management. A PPI detail should be viewed as a developmental detail requiring trust, dedication and hard work.

This assignment benefits the Home Office by having direct input to developing corporate policy and decisions on the full range of

NOAA’s issues.

Job Duties and Requirements: Understand NOAA’s organization structure and the relationship with the NOAA strategic goals. Basic knowledge of the budget structure including Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) processes, and management priorities for their

Line/Staff Office. Possess strong background in the natural sciences and technical knowledge pertain- ing to the Line/Staff Office missions in order to promote effective and efficient communication with scientists and man- agers working in NOAA programs. Ability to review, analyze and recommend improvement to systems, processes and measures of performance. Ability to acquire and synthesize information into goal, program and NOAA planning doc- uments such as the NOAA Strategic Plan, program assessments and Annual Guidance

Memorandum. Work well in a team environment. Ability to manage time given varying priori- ties and short deadlines, and Be receptive to focusing on NOAA by learn- ing the “corporate NOAA view” and estab- lishing, and promoting, connections across line offices for the betterment of NOAA. Have good interpersonal and communica- tion skills, as they will be required to net- work with an array of individuals and groups internal and external to NOAA. Be able to develop concise and informative analyses, talking points, visual presenta- tions and one page memos for use by PPI leadership on a variety of subjects incorpo- rating the corporate NOAA view. This entails coordinating with Line/Staff Offices, councils, goals team leads and program managers, doing extensive subject matter research and maintaining awareness of the significant public affairs issues in the topic areas. Be able to conduct special evaluation stud- ies which provide information on specific topi- cal areas, program plans, performance and/or requirements. Possess reasonable data handling skills to efficiently complete studies that pool and report data from various sources in various forms. Ability to consult with program staff and other professionals to obtain required data and information. Can readily acquire, review and apply appropriate literature to interest areas and Develop well-constructed and appropriate evaluation criteria and executes studies.

Education Requirements: Requires a minimum of a Masters degree. Job experience in one of these desired areas is preferred: Meteorology, Atmospheric

Sciences, Physical Science, Systems

Engineering. Operational experience in one of the Line

Offices a plus.

To Apply:

Please send your resume in word format to [email protected] with the following subject heading: NOA07019 – Program Analyst.

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Advertising Sales Manager

New Wave Media Corporation has led the marine publishing industry for over 60 years specializing in magazines and electronic media serving the Commercial maritime and marine technology/ocean science industries. We cur- rently have 2 sales manager positions open in our New York City Headquarters as well as our

West Palm Beach Florida office. We offer a dynamic environment, excellent growth oppor- tunities, competitive earnings and a comprehen- sive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years marine industry related sales experience. Proven record of sur- passed sales goals proven record of new busi- ness development as well as the ability to work in a team environment where your opinion is important and necessary. We offer a base salary and commission, as well as a compre- hensive benefit package including medical, den- tal, 401K.

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