The Maritime Job Leads Thread

[shoot31]

I have a phone interview with ACL tomorrow ...
Anyone know anything about them-pay?, management,etc.- other than the history of accidents?

This is from an article recapping ACL's 4Q earning report:

"Last week, the parent company of Jeffboat LLC and ACL Transportation laid off 15 percent of its land-based workforce, a move that is expected to save the company about $9.1 million a year.
ACL also took a $2.5 million charge to close a tanker barge transportation office in Houston.
The cuts come on top of several cost-saving measures taken in 2008, when 85 positions were eliminated, including about half the company’s vice president and senior vice president positions."

I do like that they went after the "chiefs" before the "indians".

[Ordinaryseaman]

Thanks shoot- I've been curious why they always seem to be hiring...

had a phone interview- went well. They do multiple interviews- so we'll see what happens.

Starting/probationary pay is $135- for first 90 days- then automatically goes to over $170- so better pay than the cruise lines. There are several levels of deckhand- the top one pays over $200.

They also have tankerman training- and a cadet/wheelhouse program. captains pay is $512- much higher than I would have guessed.

[shoot31]

Rigdon Marine just posted these at Louisiana Workforce Commission's site:

AB's (5)
Engineers (3)
Oiler (3)
Mate (2)
Master (1)

Submit info through above mentioned site, or through Rigdon's site

* Does anyone have direct contact info for Rigdon?

[Ordinaryseaman]

Rigdon

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=760 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left width=218 background=images/bg_copy_rigdon.gif bgColor=#4c6568><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=12 width=218 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=contact vAlign=top align=left width=218>E-mail:
info@rigdonmarine.com
Sales:
(713) 236-9100
Operations:
(504) 472-5375 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD vAlign=top align=left width=499 bgColor=#ffffff><!--START COPY AREA--><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=12 width=499 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=copy vAlign=top align=left width=499>Rigdon Marine Corporation Contact Information

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=475 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=copy vAlign=top align=left width=237>Houston Office
815 Walker Street
Suite 1001
Houston, TX 77002

Phone: (713) 236-9100
Toll-Free: (866) 241-6404
Fax: (713) 236-0200 </TD><TD class=copy vAlign=top align=left width=238>St. Rose Office
100 James Drive
Suite 250
St. Rose, LA 70087

Phone: (504) 472-5375
Toll-Free: (866) 835-8322
Fax: (504) 472-5379 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
To send resume or for employment information, email promariner@rigdonmarine.com. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[shoot31]

Thanks! In the past when I tried calling, I got forwarded to a generic employment voicemail that was full.

Good luck!

[Ordinaryseaman]

Captain $512 a day 28/28 (I interviewed here today- wages/rotation per the recruiter)


Company website- aclines.com

monster job link http://company.monster.com/amerco/
Captain: Experienced Towboat

We have an immediate need for experienced Captains and Pilots with Inland, Near Coastal or Oceans endorsements, to be responsible for the safe navigation of ACL vessels on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Responsibilities include providing primary leadership and direction to crew members to ensure that Company policies, laws and U.S. Coast Guard regulations are followed at all times to include managing performance and providing disciplinary action as required.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Navigate vessel
• Carry out duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan; ensure crew has an understanding of any hazards associated with a specific cargo
• Prepare crew performance evaluations
• Provide direction; enforce policy and vessel specific guidelines in support of the Crew Endurance Management System
• Delegate assignments to crew members
• Manage vessel budget, maximizing cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with vessel standards

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED), USCG Master of Towing or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels license with Inland, Near Coastal or Oceans endorsements. This position requires strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, the ability to supervise and direct day-to-day vessel operations as well as an aptitude for finance management. Must meet USCG physical requirements, maintain USCG licensing and attend company sponsored training as required. You must be eligible to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

[capitan1962]

Rigdon is now owned by Gulfmark has has long been an international company. I know some people over there that are very unhappy with the way things are. You would be much better off going with Hornbeck or Chouest. Both pay better and have better equipment. The Rigdon boats are state of the art with absolutely nothing at all towards crew comfort. Modern junk basically.

[capitan1962]

For the past couple of years Crowley has been in big demand of qualified wheelhouse people. Has this changed or is there still a need? Their wages are a little lower than most but still better than unemployment. Their website says they still have openings but so does every maritime company that has a website.

[10talents]

https://recruiter.kenexa.com/gaylord...d=bupJEdUjsTs=

[10talents]

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeek...26MKHDXTC72NKZ

[Ordinaryseaman]

Man you people are GOOD! Second time I've gone to put up an ad- and noticred someone already posted it. Keep up the good work!

[10talents]

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/csr/1026408265.html

[10talents]

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/trp/1052840475.html

[10talents]

This could be good for those who need to get some experience.http://daytona.craigslist.org/trd/1039837730.html

[10talents]

This could be fun. Key West, FL & Long Is, NY.http://keys.craigslist.org/trd/1062981391.html

[10talents]

Good for someone who only needs to work 2 days a week and live in Key Largo, FL (nice place to live & work)http://keys.craigslist.org/trp/1057746411.html

[10talents]

If you don't mind multi-tasking and a working vacation in the FL Keys.
http://keys.craigslist.org/fbh/1062019532.html

[10talents]

http://caribbean.craigslist.org/trd/1063909899.html

[10talents]

Fishing in AK
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/1060794660.html

[Ordinaryseaman]

A few leads for everyone looking-

1-Chief Engineer- Alco 251F 16 Cyl or EMD experience 312-375-1747

2-Dredge captain Minnesota (1600 ton) Call Liz at 651-290-5493

3-unlimited mate- casino ship (moored) 1 hour from Cincinnati 14/14 rotation

grandvictoria.com or callvessel captain at 812-438-5072

4-harbor/Fleet Pilots-12 hour shifts- Baton Rouge LA area-225-642-0060 stevet@chemcarriers.com

5-harbor tug Pilot in Hartford Illinois- 8 hour shifts 618-255-5705

6- Inland pushboat captains and pilots- Houston Texas- Laxson Boats 800-283-9851 (ask for Pete or Pat)

Good luck-Anthony