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What is a ship owner representative?

A Ship Owner Representative acts as the on-site liaison between the shipowner and various stakeholders, such as port authorities, shipyards, and crew members. They oversee vessel operations, ensure compliance with regulations, coordinate maintenance and repairs, and protect the owner's interests. Their role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations, cost efficiency, and regulatory adherence while maintaining communication between all parties involved in the ship's management.

What does a ship owner representative do?

A typical day for a Ship Owner Representative involves monitoring vessel operations, addressing crew or technical issues, coordinating with port agents, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. You will regularly interact with ship captains and crew, technical managers, port authorities, and sometimes cargo clients, acting as the key liaison between the ship owner and operational stakeholders. The role may also involve occasional travel to ports or vessels, depending on the fleet and company structure. Success in this position hinges on your ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across diverse teams, and swiftly resolve operational challenges.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a ship owner representative?

To thrive as a Ship Owner Representative, you need in-depth knowledge of maritime operations, vessel management, and relevant shipping regulations, often supported by a degree in maritime studies or marine engineering. Familiarity with technical systems such as fleet management software, International Safety Management (ISM) codes, and classification society portals is typically required. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication abilities help representatives effectively coordinate with ship crews, port agents, and regulatory authorities. These skills are crucial for ensuring vessels operate efficiently, remain compliant, and reflect the owner's best interests in all transactions.

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Knowledge Sharing Network Professional / Waterfront Representative (Corrosion Prevention)

WWC Global LLC

Norfolk, VA

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is currently seeking a Knowledge Sharing Network professional / Waterfront Representative (Corrosion Prevention) to support Program Executive Office – Maritime (PEO Maritime).

The Knowledge Sharing Network professional / Waterfront Representative (Corrosion Prevention) supports readiness by improving knowledge sharing and ship maintenance information flow across Surface Fleet stakeholders. Applies expertise in knowledge exchange, surface ship maintenance, depot availabilities, material readiness, and corrosion prevention and control, including familiarity with corrosion mitigation strategies, materials, coatings, tools, and processes used to prevent and resolve corrosion across the Surface Fleet.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Serve as the waterfront representative leveraging comprehensive understanding of ship maintenance policies and processes to support requirements to ensure a state of material readiness essential for preserving the highest degree of planning and execution of depot maintenance availabilities.
  • Represent the government client by providing oversight, direction, and advisory in major maintenance/modernization planning and execution.
  • Ensure lessons learned in advanced planning and execution are addressed across all ship classes, while keeping high standards for depot maintenance availabilities.
  • Ensure Maintenance Team compliance with Fleet Maintenance and Modernization policies.
  • Provide expertise and continuity to assigned ships and Maintenance teams in defining maintenance requirements and managing maintenance to maximize readiness.
  • Prepare reports and correspondence related to surface ship maintenance progress, problems, and solutions.
  • Investigate significant incidents affecting costs, schedule adherence, contractor performance, and material support.
  • Develop risk-assessed evaluations of new or growth work modifications.
  • Perform evaluations and propose improvements for future modernization planning activities.
  • Participate in special projects aimed at improving maintenance management processes or surface ship maintenance execution.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings for leadership, distilling complex information, outcomes, and recommendations in clear, actionable formats.
  • Provide expertise in support of corrosion prevention and control; corrosion-related maintenance planning and mitigation; and materials, coatings, tools, and repair processes.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging techniques to recommend improvements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and implement best practices.

This position is contingent on contract modification and funding.

Expected salary range: $90,000 - $110,000

Work Environment:

  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
  • Ability to work in confined areas.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
  • Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

  • 11-20% / Occasional travel.

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At WWC Global, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. WWC Global is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

WWC Global will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

WWC Global is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

WWC Global ‘s Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree// OR //Associate’s Degree with 6 years of experience//OR//High School Diploma with 12 years of experience.
  • Current, active Secret security clearance.
  • Direct experience with surface ship maintenance policies, processes, and strategies- with specialized knowledge of corrosion control and mitigation.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM).
  • Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects.
  • Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience with project management and risk mitigation.
  • Direct experience with the U.S. Military with U.S. Navy, U.S Coast Guard or other shipboard experience highly preferred.
  • Executive level skills in oral and written communications.

Benefits

WWC Global offers a competitive benefits plan including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply