Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. Position Overview Mariner Personnel Specialist II is responsible for the safe crewing of SubCom, LLC mariners aboard vessels. This position is responsible for maintaining mariner documentation files, planning of crew members, application of all required VISA / permits. Marine Personnel Specialists working in concert with Fleet Operations to identify crew change opportunities and facilitate relief for mariners aboard vessels. Responsibilities
Maintain database of marine personnel, SIU Fleetwide Manpower Pool, SCANMAR Fleetwide Manpower Pool in order to ensure ability to resource and crew vessels. (Paypers, Marpers, Adonis, Manpower spreadsheets, officer pool)
Ensure that vessels are manned with proper crew according to SubCom Manning Scale.
Cultivate collaborative working relationships with Vessel leadership, team members and other functional teams (IPs) in SubCom in order to accomplish work.
Work in concert with Senior Manager Marine Personnel to assign appropriate relief crew to vessels.
Be available after hours to address urgent vessel needs, emergencies, travel issues etc.
Effectively drive crew changes coordinating with Master on timing, location and spacing of arrivals
SME on CBA agreements with Unions
SME on USCG requirements // Marshall Islands requirements
Become an authorized filing agent for the Republic of Marshall Islands and apply for required documents.
Effectively onboard mariners – by arranging medicals, reviewing documents, arranging visa, vaccinations and other company requirements before joining vessels.
Provide clear, professional joining notes and directives to mariners.
SME ship office manual, marine personnel policies and practices
Ensure that all marine personnel files are organized, up to date and 100% compliant
Identify instances when VISAs are required for project work and drive to apply and receive documentation.
Arrange travel for joining mariners to vessels ensuring that crew does not delay vessel operations.
Support or develop new initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity in Marine Personnel.
Participate in meetings with Ops Manager, Senior Marine Personnel Manager and other team members.
Complete assigned work not specifically outlined in this job description.
Consistently demonstrate SubCom core values.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
Must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, or Accounting. MBA ideal.
Can multi-task and work well in fast-paced fluid operational environments.
Must excel in their attention to detail.
Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication, presentation, and planning skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills with emphasis on standardization and efficiency; process driven.
Demonstrates ability to work well in team environment.
Strong computer and administrative skills (proficiency in MS Office applications; e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, as well as, Adobe Acrobat).
Can work within multi-cultural environment and willing to work flexible hours as needed.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must possess or apply for security clearance eligibility
Must hold a valid TWIC
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.
Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.
BENEFITS
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.
SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation