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Employment/Recruitment

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Job Description:

Come work for the premier passenger vessel excursion company on the west coast!

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative manager who can think “out of the box” and put his or her engineering talents to use in upgrading Hornblower’s fleet of dining yachts and fleet facilities. With eight vessels spread over three port loca- tions within the San Francisco Bay Area, challenges abound for a marine manager well versed in engineering design concepts and a desire to push the envelope. The candidate should have sufficient background and experience to successfully negoti- ate the following challenges:

Title of Job: Marine Operations Manager

Location of Position: SF Bay Area Offices,

On the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA

Reports to: Director of Marine Operations

Type of Position: Regular, Full Time, Salaried · Management and supervision of engineering upgrades to various Hornblower yachts, to include re-powering, new HVAC, ADA upgrades, and interior re-design. · Management and supervision of the renovation and rebuilding of existing

Hornblower fleet facilities located within the San Francisco Bay Area. · Selection, purchasing and specifying of equipment and materials to upgrade dining yachts while meeting Coast Guard regulatory requirements. · Development of vessel design concepts, both for new vessel construction and existing vessel enhancements, to include the latest state-of-the-art “green” construction techniques. · Management and supervision of security upgrades and enhancements to

Hornblower fleet facilities within the San Francisco Bay Area. · Development of safety, security, and environmental management plans required by various regulatory bodies.

A familiarity with Coast Guard regulations – safety and security – for domestic passenger vessels is desired, as well as strong technical writing skills.

Hiring Requirements: · Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline is desired. · Five years experience in a marine operations or technical engineering position. · Coast Guard Licensed Master 100-ton and/or 1600-ton or Engineer desired. · Enrollment in pre-employment and random drug testing program required. · AUTOCAD experience desired.

To apply for this position, please go to www.hornblower.com or call 1-866-263-2685 $2,500 sign-on bonus! Qualified candidates will have experience rebuilding & repairing diesel engines and pneumatic & hydraulic sys- tems. Experience in all areas is not necessary; we will train the right person. Marine experi- ence is a plus.

Tropical Shipping, a leader in the ocean freight industry, has the following career opportunities available at our sunny West Palm Beach, FL location.

Marine Mechanic

Management Trainee,

Marine Department

Qualified candidates will have 3 years com- bined experience as a licensed Marine

Engineer aboard motor vessels and shore side supervisory experience for vessel repair and maintenance. Bachelor's degree in Marine

Engineering Technology or related field required. Great opportunity!

We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package, including relocation and 401(k).

Send your resume with salary requirements to [email protected]; fax: (561) 840-2956 or apply on-line at www.tropical.com. EOE/DFWP

Long's Marine Staffing

Openings available, throughout the US, for the following positions: AB/OS, QMED,

Lic/Unlic Eng., Tankerman, exp.

Deckhands, Captains, Mates & Pilots.

Call Marie@251-476-4933 or email [email protected]

EOE

KBR is a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. ©2005 KBR.

A Halliburton company. All rights reserved.

KBR is a global engineering and services company.

We are currently seeking personnel for Overseas

Opportunities in the Middle East and Central Asia.

KBR is looking for candidates in the following positions: • Diesel Mechanics - Job Req. # 145774 • Diesel Powered Generator

Mechanics - Job Req. # 134174 • Recovery Drivers - Job Req. # 146087 • Water Purification Specialists (ROWPU) - Job Req. # 145754

The successful candidate must be willing to deploy to the Middle East for a one year open-ended contract after at least 14 days of processing in Houston.

Apply online at: http://apply.kbrjobs.com

Source Code 59208

Director, International Business Development and Area

Manager for Mexico needed by owner/operator of deepwater offshore supply company in Covington, Louisiana. Position requires Bachelor's degree in Business Admin. or Finance and 2 years experience in job offered or offshore supply vessel industry management. Must read, write, and speak Spanish and must read and speak Portuguese. Requires 25% travel to

Mexico, Central America, or South America.

Please send resumes to

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.,

Attn: Louis Buisson, 103 N. Park Blvd.,

Covington, LA 70433.

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