Firer Marine Job Description Sample

Company Information:

What we look for

Our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. Our employees provide the highest level of

customer service and help maintain our position as a leader in the global marketplace.

Markel Style

The Markel Style is what makes us stand out from our competitors. It's our core value which should underpin how we do business, while influencing our behavior and performance. We are looking for people who have potential and share our passion to live the Markel Style, which is described in more detail below.

If you think you have these core attributes we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

Markel is seeking an Inland/Ocean Marine Underwriter to join Markel's Midwest headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

• Reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining ocean marine/inland marine risks to ensure profitability for Markel.

• Communicating with underwriting management on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and to make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate.

• Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit.

• Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from information provided.

• Underwrite renewal business review terms, conditions and pricing and handle related account servicing.

• Monitor producers for profitability and production.

• Monitor results of the overall book of business assigned; and recommend corrective action as necessary.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships within assigned region and product line management.

• Market products to producers by coordinating marketing plans with Southeast management team.

• Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.

• Cross-sell opportunities with other Markel divisions through the promotion of Markel's products and services.

• Coordinate with other Markel platforms on common accounts.

• Travel 25% within the Midwest region.

Desired Background:

• Minimum 3+ years of current experience underwriting profitable wholesale and retail ocean marine/inland marine business;

• Bachelor's degree and industry designations (proven, outstanding experience can be substituted for education);

• Proven outstanding reputation with wholesale and retail distribution;

• Knowledge of pricing accounts using loss rating and actuarial modeling tools/techniques;

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment;

• Proven excellent customer service skills;

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility;

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Superb MS Office and underwriting system skills;

• Strong analytical and organizational skills;

• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment

"Why work for us?"

Diversity and inclusion

Markel is truly a global and diverse company. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing people's differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We have a portfolio of businesses and product lines that operate around the world.

Community involvement

Markel has a rich heritage of supporting communities across the world where our customers and employees live and work. Giving back is part of our history and our future. Our employees share in this philosophy through volunteering, mentoring and fundraising.

Commitment to open doors

Markel is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse and global workforce. Challenging management is a component of the Markel Style—some of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and an employee.

Entrepreneurial spirit

As the Markel Style states, we pursue excellence, strive for a better way, and share the success of others. Markel associates proactively seek new business opportunities, bringing further success to Markel.

Job Description: Job Number: R0040709

Marine Facilities Planner

Key Role:

Support Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) planning and oversight of facility requirements. Focus on the development of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), and analysis of engineering requirements. Coordinate with Marine Corps installations to prepare and validate Military Construction (MILCON) and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) DD1391 documents, Basic Facilities Requirements (BFRs), and project plans related to Information Technology (IT) requirements. Analyze facility life cycle costs and perform Business Case Analysis (BCAs) with respect to IT and Operational Technology (OT) for real property and personal property. Develop and analyze project plans and schedules for a multitude of tasks and overlapping work streams. This position is located in Washington, DC.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with facilities planning, including with one of the military services

• Experience with military or civil service supporting the DoD

• Experience with creating and reviewing Basic Facility Requirement (BFR) documents, DD 1391s, and Installation Master Plans

• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Knowledge of how to use iNFADS data for analysis of facility conditions (FCI) and Mission Dependency Index (MDI) to determine project priorities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Project and the creation of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), and different types of analysis and engineering requirements

• Ability to work with GIS and CAD

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• BA or BS degree

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with the Navy or Marine Corps

• Knowledge of organizational and functional relationship between the Marine Corps and NAVFAC preferred

• Knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) a plus

• Ability to be self-directed, detail oriented, and adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities

• Ability to travel occasionally, 2-3 weeks per year

• Ability to interact with senior executives from the government and industry

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

• Possession of excellent persuasive writing skills

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We're an EOE that empowers our people—no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status—to fearlessly drive change.

Job Description:

Responsibilities/Qualification

Requirement for a Marine Engineer intern to participate in the many various aspects of ship design including arrangements, weights and stability, hull form and hydrodynamic performance, requirements development and ship system integration.

Responsibilities include assisting jr. and senior naval architects, designers and subject matter experts in the design and analysis of ships and marine platforms.

Technical duties will include development of new designs, modification of existing designs, and development of ship alterations, concept/feasibility studies and the development of interface documentation including plans, drawings, diagrams, specifications, reports, etc.

Qualifications:

Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's program in engineering field such as Marine engineering, is required. Must be a rising junior.

Critical required attributes are: ability to work collaboratively, strong oral and written communication skills, willingness to learn new technical areas, ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals of different technical skills, education levels, and work styles.

Candidate must be able to communicate technical issues effectively.

Candidate will participate in ship design activities and must be able to effectively contribute to a collaborative design team.

Ability to work as a team to resolve issues is critical.

Candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance..

Diversity Statement

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Alion will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance to apply. Please visit the Alion Careers site for more information

U.S. Citizenship Required.

Company Information:

What we look for

Our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. Our employees provide the highest level of

customer service and help maintain our position as a leader in the global marketplace.

Markel Style

The Markel Style is what makes us stand out from our competitors. It's our core value which should underpin how we do business, while influencing our behavior and performance. We are looking for people who have potential and share our passion to live the Markel Style, which is described in more detail below.

If you think you have these core attributes we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

Markel is seeking an Ocean Marine Underwriter / Sr. Underwriter to join Markel's Southeast Region headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.

• Reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining ocean marine risks to ensure profitability for Markel.

• Communicating with underwriting management on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and to make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate.

• Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit.

• Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from information provided.

• Underwrite renewal business review terms, conditions and pricing and handle related account servicing.

• Monitor producers for profitability and production.

• Monitor results of the overall book of business assigned; and recommend corrective action as necessary.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships within assigned region and product line management.

• Market products to producers by coordinating marketing plans with Southeast management team.

• Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.

• Cross-sell opportunities with other Markel divisions through the promotion of Markel's products and services.

• Coordinate with other Markel platforms on common accounts.

• Travel 25% within the Southeast region.

Desired Background:

• Minimum 5+ years of current experience underwriting profitable wholesale and retail ocean marine business;

• Bachelor's degree and industry designations (proven, outstanding experience can be substituted for education);

• Proven outstanding reputation with wholesale and retail distribution;

• Knowledge of pricing accounts using loss rating and actuarial modeling tools/techniques;

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment;

• Proven excellent customer service skills;

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility;

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Superb MS Office and underwriting system skills;

• Strong analytical and organizational skills;

• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment.

"Why work for us?"

Diversity and inclusion

Markel is truly a global and diverse company. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing people's differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We have a portfolio of businesses and product lines that operate around the world.

Community involvement

Markel has a rich heritage of supporting communities across the world where our customers and employees live and work. Giving back is part of our history and our future. Our employees share in this philosophy through volunteering, mentoring and fundraising.

Commitment to open doors

Markel is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse and global workforce. Challenging management is a component of the Markel Style—some of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and an employee.

Entrepreneurial spirit

As the Markel Style states, we pursue excellence, strive for a better way, and share the success of others. Markel associates proactively seek new business opportunities, bringing further success to Markel.

Description

Please Note: This position is open until filled.

The Opportunity:

Washington State Ferries (WSF) has a fascinating opportunity for a professional with notable marine vessel engineering/maintenance/construction skills to serve the important role as a Vessel Project Engineer. You will be responsible for multiple key tasks including the management of marine vessel renovation, serving as the technical design coordinator, and the on-site construction contract manager during the shipyard construction phase.

As you can see you will be a key player in the success of our Vessel Engineering and Maintenance group ensuring the successful operation of our ferries to continue to serve the great communities of the Puget Sound and beyond!

The ferry system is represented by a dynamic Vessel Engineering and Maintenance team that supports the largest ferry system in the United States. Serving eight counties within Washington and the Province of British Columbia in Canada the system has 10 routes and 20 terminals that are served by 22 vessels and approximately 1,800 amazing employees.

At WSDOT, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, ethnicities, genders, individuals with disabilities, and lifestyles while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

This position will perform the following work:

• Direct and administer the preservation and improvements of existing ferries and the construction programs for new ferries.

• Oversee the inspection program.

• Approves contracted work payments.

• Negotiate Contract change orders.

• Direct design revisions.

• Monitor all pre-contract functions ensuring work is completed on schedule.

• Mitigate any problems related to contractor work.

• Serve as liaison in contract price negotiations,

• Provide technical interpretation of contract specification and drawings, providing final review.

• Ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

An ideal candidate will have the following:

A Valid USCG license as Chief Engineer or Second Assistant Engineer or 4 years of experience in charge of a machinery plan on an ocean going steam or motor vessel. and 5 years of experience as an employee of a shipyard or an owner's representative with project level responsibility for related marine vessel repair, renovation, or construction.

Or Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or closely related field of study with 5 years of experience managing the planning and execution of renovation of marine vessels.

Or 8 years of experience as an owner's representative or shipyard project-level supervisor responsible for renovation of marine vessels.

Or 4 years of State experience as a Vessel Construction Inspector or 3 years of experience as a Marine Inspector Specialist.

• Exceptional working knowledge of marine engineering construction principles, mechanical, and electrical systems.

• Experience in price negotiation and budgeting.

• Ability to mitigate problems effecting marine vessel construction and renovation.

• Strong skills with modern business applications and systems (Microsoft Office, computer, printers, etc)

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

How to Apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position, you will need to attach a resume and letter of interest to your electronic application.

Employment, Education and Criminal History Verification:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Contact us:

For inquiries about this position, please contact Peter Asai at asaipet@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-WSF-90174.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Office of Human Resources at jobinfo@wsdot.wa.gov.