Robert A Clark, II

Experience

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  United States Lines

  Sept 1982 - Feb 1987

  Marine Manager

  Lead and manage all Terminal Marine Stowage related activities for a 250K+ Container Pick Operation for 6 calls per week for USL Line Haul Vessels and Transship Container Barge Operations.

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  USL

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1985

  RTW Stowage Coordinator
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  APL

  Feb 1987 - Dec 2017

  Lead and manage APL's Security & Environment program for the Americas. Ensure that vessels and facilities operate in compliance with all applicable Security and Environment Regulations. Key Accomplishments:• 2014 USCG Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security.• Presenter and Panelist at the 2013 Haagen-Smit Symposium by invitation of CARB. • Presenter and Panelist at the 2013 Pacific Ports Clean Air Collaborative by invitation of US EPA.• 2013 SQAQMD Clean Air Awards for Advancement of Air Pollution Technology.• 2013 San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan Air Quality Award. Show less Lead and manage APL Environmental Policy for the Americas. Provide outreach and support to APL staff and customers. Ensure that vessels and facilities operate in compliance with all applicable regulations.Key Accomplishments:• Lead APL team in completion of POLA Certified EIR. The $196 million project will include the addition of 1,250 feet of new wharf and 41 acres of backland which will increase the terminal size to 347 acres and increase the annual throughput capacity to 3.2M 20-foot container units.• Environmental Awareness Seminars to APL Customers and Staff.• APL Industry representative to World Shipping Council, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, Clean Cargo Working Group, Coalition for Responsible Transportation, and the Pacific Maritime Association.• Developed and managed successful partnerships/grants for Seawater Scrubber ($3.6M), Ballast Water Treatment Systems ($3.2M), and VYCON Units ($821K). • 2012 USCG William M. Benkert “Osprey” Award for Marine Environmental Protection. • 2012 San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan Air Quality Award. Show less P&L Accountability for a $65M budget. Lead Labor Negotiator for Eagle Marine and APL for Southern California. Lead and manage all marine operations functions for Eagle Marine Terminals for four 1,000’ berths and twelve Post Panamax Plus gantry cranes supporting 782K container moves or 1.4M 20-foot container units. Lead and manage Terminal Security, Terminal Administration, and a Transload Dock. Key Accomplishments:• ILWU Longshore Contract Negotiations, Labor Relations, and Arbitrations.• ILWU Office Clerical Contract Negotiations, Labor Relations, and Arbitrations.• MEBA Office POID Contract Negotiations, Labor Relations, and Arbitrations.• Treating Individuals with Respect and Dignity. Show less Lead and manage all planning functions for Eagle Marine Terminals for Vessel, Rail, and offdock facilities. Responsible for the day to day planning activities/conveyance capabilities for Eagle Marine Services and Alliance terminals for Space Management, Chassis Planning, and Drayage Allocation. Maintain positive working relationships as a member of the Regional Operating Committee for the Alliance Partners. Work to improve the relationship between Labor and Management for a successful transition into the new APL terminal. Organize and provide leadership to a core management group of 7 individuals. Show less Organize and provide leadership for the on time delivery and most cost effective transition from Berth 121/126 to T300. Interact with political agencies, regulatory agencies, port officials, organized labor, and APL management for optimum planning and execution. Manage a $12.5M Transportation Department for 200K truck moves. Manage a 125K square foot CFS facility housing a 3,000 pallet position footprint with a $3.3M annual operating budget. Manage Special Commodities for the most efficient use of refrigerated containers and gen sets while maintaining the highest possible levels of customer service. Organize and provide leadership to a core management group and office support staff of 15 individuals. Show less Operate and manage a Vessel Engineering Support Group and ten large Container Ships (C9, J9, C10) in the safest and most cost effective manner. Organize and provide leadership to a core management group of 86 individuals which are comprised of Senior Officers, Port Engineers, Cost Analyst, and office support staff. Maintain planned preventative maintenance, adherence to regulatory body requirements, vessel schedule reliability, and provide financial support to vessels. Provide Labor Relations and contract resolution to related seagoing and shoreside unions. Show less Lead and manage all Marine, Container Yard (CY), Container Freight Station (CFS), and Security Operations maintaining an $84M operating budget. Provided personnel administration for over 230 management and front line employees. Controlled a 127 acre terminal with two 1,000’ berths and five Post Panamax gantry cranes supporting 500K annual gate moves. Maximized a 125K square foot CFS facility housing a 3,000 pallet position footprint. Maintained vital alliance with corporate management and union locals to impact productivity. Show less Lead and manage all Terminal Marine Stowage related activities for a 300K+ Container Pick Operation for APL Line Haul Vessels, Hoegh Line, PM&O Line, Italian Line, Honda Line, and Westwood Line. Organize and provide leadership to a core management group of 13 superintendents, 5 steady clerks, 16 walking bosses, and 26 crane operators. Responsible for ordering and dispatching of ILWU longshore gangs, maximum utilization of two 1,000’ berths and five Post Panamax gantry cranes, vessel cargo planning, vessel trim and stability, and a $15M operating budget. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer, Global Gateway South for Eagle Marine Services

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Director Of Security & Environment Operations, Americas

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Director of Environmental Affairs, Americas

    Oct 2008 - Jul 2012

  • Director of Labor Relations and Marine Operations

    Nov 2002 - Oct 2008

  • Director of Labor Relations

    Dec 2000 - Nov 2002

  • Director of Marine Operations

    Dec 1998 - Dec 2000

  • Director of Terminal Planning

    Oct 1996 - Dec 1998

  • Terminal 300 Project Manager/Director of Terminal Services

    Jun 1995 - Oct 1996

  • Vessel Director

    Aug 1990 - Jun 1995

  • Terminal Manager

    Feb 1988 - Aug 1990

  • Marine Operations Manager

    Feb 1987 - Feb 1988
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  Pacific Crane Maintenance Company, LP

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

  General Manager of Maintenance and Repair and Stevedore Operations

  *Demolition of six Post Panamax STS Cranes.*Offloaded and Commissioned four Post Panamax Plus STS Cranes.*Post Panamax Plus STS Crane Raise.*Loaded two Post Panama STS Cranes to a Barge.*Discharge and Load Out of Bulk and Scrap Metal Vessels.

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  Port Terminal Services Company & Pacific Crane Maintenance Company, LP

  Dec 2019 - now

  Vice President

  *Pacific Maritime Association 2021 Safety Award for First Place in Bulk Stevedoring for Los Angeles/Long Beach.*Master Stevedore.*Pier S Container Yard - Port of Long Beach.*RTG Load Out and Discharge via Barge.*Scrap Metal Vessel Discharge and Load-out.*Cement Vessel Discharge.*Iron Ore Vessel Discharge and Load-out.*Steel Pipe Vessel Discharge.*Demolition of 3 Post Panamax Cranes OICT 55 SSA Port of Oakland January 2022.*Demolition of 1 Post Panamax Crane Yusen Terminal Berth 212 POLA April 2023 Show less