Marine Pilot

Red - Specialist Marine Recruitment; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in maritime transportation is seeking a Marine Pilot based in Invergordon. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for the safe pilotage of vessels, ensuring compliance with local regulations and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in ship handling, emergency response training, and relevant certifications. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to work in a dynamic environment. If you are adaptable, driven, and ready to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with various vessel types.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory responsibilities for pilotage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe pilotage of vessels and structures.
• Conduct passage planning in conjunction with the Master.
• Report navigational or equipment defects.

Skills

Ship Handling

Emergency Response Training

Team Player

Bridge Resource Management

Knowledge of Safety Regulations

Education

STCW II/2 Certificate of Competency

Valid ENG1 Medical

Bridge Resource Management Training

Tools

CRM Systems

SharePoint

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant at Red - Specialist Marine Recruitment

We are currently recruiting for a Marine Pilot for our client based in Invergordon. Based in Invergordon, Scotland, the successful candidate will be responsible for safe pilotage of vessels and structures. You will train to achieve a Class 1 unrestricted licence, and provide expert knowledge to clients, colleagues & support emergency response.

The Marine Pilot will have experience working in a similar role, experience in ship handling on a variety of vessel types, with various vessel propulsion and manoeuvring systems and knowledge of safety and regulatory responsibilities for pilotage.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• STCW II/2 (Masters unlimited) Certificate of Competency – applicants with STCW OOW qualification may be considered based on relevant experience.
• Valid ENG1 Medical (or equivalent).
• Bridge Resource Management Training.
• Proven team player, being flexible and adaptable, and having drive & ambition.
• Emergency Response trained.
• Knowledge of management systems/CRM/SharePoint.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for the safe piloting of vessels and structures into, out of and between locations as required by the Pilotage Act 1987 and local pilotage directions.
• Responsible for the safe and timely berthing and departure of vessels and structures.
• Responsible for passage planning in vessel in conjunction with the Master.
• Responsible for record keeping as required by the Port for the arrival, departure, shifting or piloting of vessels and to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Port Marine Safety Code.
• Responsible for the written reporting of all collisions, groundings, near misses and incidents.
• Responsible for reporting any navigational or equipment defects.
• Assist with planning the safe and expeditious berthing or departure of vessels.
• Assist with emergency operations in the Port.
• Other duties as required from time to time in order to meet the needs of the business.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation

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