Job: Mgr, Compliance

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Mgr, Compliance

Location: US-MD-Bethesda Posted Date: 9/2/2011

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Opportunity Details:
Description:

The Regulatory Compliance & Incident Response Manager will work with the three major teams in APL Maritime (APLM), which are the operations, engineering & safety/quality/environmental systems. This position will support the engineering fleet managers and both the operations and SQEMS directors & become the incident response manager, ensuring APLM has experienced manager in charge of any incident or crisis response.

Accountabilities:

* Awareness of new regulatory & environmental requirements & understanding/communicating the operational & financial impact of these requirements for both the vessels and APLM to the management team.
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SQEMS maintenance in line with continual improvement process.

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Assist the SQEMS Director with managing safety & loss control program.

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Formalize the APLM Incident/Crisis Response Plan. Exercise this plan on a regular basis to ensure the response team members are fully trained & aware of their responsibilities. Carry out annual drills/exercises to ensure effective response/communication with both the regulatory bodies & APL Management teams.

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Recommend to APLM management team the most cost effective method of meeting new regulatory requirements, including recommendations for changes in operational/engineering procedures & APLM SQEMS procedures & documentation.

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Alternate DPA (Designated Person Ashore) with associated responsibilities, and support the operational and technical staff with regulatory compliance issues and research.

* Primary responsibilities in advising vessels on the formal response to 2692 filings.
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Alternate company Security Officer with associated responsibilities.

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Up to 50% travel

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Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

* Degree in Marine Engineering &/or Nautical Sciences
* Minimum US Coast Guard 3rd Mate unlimited gross tons or 3rd Engineer unlimited horsepower license
* Incident Command Training from ICS 100 ICS 800
* Lead Auditor Certification
* Anti Piracy/Terrorism & Force Protection training

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Minimum USCG 3rd Mates or 3rd Engineers License & sailed on them with US or Foreign Flag vessel/Company .
* Must have at least 5 years in the Maritime Industry with additional experience preferable with an U.S. Regulatory Organization (Class/USCG/Gov) as well as Incident Command experience interfacing with Fed/State/Local government agencies
* Excellent communication skiills (verbal & written)
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Proficient in MS Office including words, outlook, excel, powerpoint & project

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Ability to work in a self-directed team environment; integrity fostering trust and a positive work environment; innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace.

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Proficient in ABS nautical systems NS5 modules; certified ISO/ISM auditor;

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Previous shore base ship management experience or business experience with a shipping company or in an affiliated field, or equivalent military service.

APL and APL Logistics are part of the NOL Group. For more information, please visit our web sites, www.apl.com, www.apllogistics.com, and www.nolweb.com.

EOE:

APL and APL LOGISTICS ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS