Senior Pilot

Smit Lamnalco; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 262,467 - 374,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Benefit package

Job summary

Smit Lamnalco is seeking an experienced Harbour and SPM Pilot based in Dhahran Compound, Saudi Arabia. The role involves conducting safe and efficient pilotage on tanker vessels, commanding ships through various environments, and ensuring compliance with harbor rules.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience, a Master Class 1 certification, and fluency in English, with Arabic being an advantage. A competitive compensation & benefit package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Harbour and SPM pilot in the maritime industry.
• Experience with local navigation rules and geography.
• Medically fit is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and efficient pilotage duties on tankers.
• Command ships into and out of harbors and bays.
• Direct ship course and speed using specialized knowledge.
• Instruct tugboat captains for berthing operations.

Skills

Pilotage duties

Navigational skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Fluency in English

Knowledge of local geography

Education

Master Class 1

IMO A960 training

Job description

Job Description

Our Middle East office has an opening in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and efficient pilotage duties on board sea going (tanker) vessels.
• To command ships to steer them into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits and sounds and on rivers and bays preventing ships from engaging in unsafe operations.
• Conduct safe berthing, mooring, un‑mooring and unberthing operations of (tanker) vessels.
• Direct course and speed of ships on basis of specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
• Order crew at helm to steer ship and navigate ship to avoid hazards to shipping, utilizing navigation aids.
• Instruct tugboat captain(s) on the assistance required in berthing or unberthing operations.
• Consult maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
• Provide assistance to ships approaching or leaving seacoasts, navigating in harbors, docking and undocking.
• Operate ship‑to‑shore radios or other means of communication to exchange information needed for the safe operations of the vessel.
• Advise ships' masters on harbor rules, terminal operations, and customs procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Harbour and SPM pilot in the maritime industry.
• Master Class 1, IMO A960 training, Medically Fit is required.
• Experience with local navigation rules and geography.
• Team player with a collaborative approach and able to engage and partner at all levels.
• Excellent communicator and able to maintain high standards.
• Fluent in English (verbally and written) is a must and Arabic is an added advantage.

Employment Conditions

Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive Compensation & Benefit package.

The Pilots will be based in Saudi Arabia on a rotational basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.