Senior Pilot

Smit Lamnalco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in marine services is seeking a Senior Pilot to join their dynamic team in Saudi Arabia. This role involves ensuring the safe navigation and pilotage of vessels, leveraging extensive maritime experience and local knowledge. As a key member of the bridge management team, you will command ships, conduct berthing operations, and provide expert advice on navigation and harbor rules. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to work in a collaborative, international environment. If you are passionate about marine operations and safety, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation & benefits package

Rotational work schedule

International work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Harbour and SPM pilot.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and efficient pilotage duties on board seagoing vessels.
• Direct course and speed of ships using navigation aids.
• Advise ships' masters on harbor rules and terminal operations.

Skills

Pilotage

Navigation

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Master Class 1

IMO A960 Training

Tools

Navigation Equipment

Ship-to-Shore Radios

Job description

# Senior Pilot

Full-time

Company Description

Our diverse fleet of approximately 160 modern vessels and over 2500 skilled crew and staff members serve customers worldwide. We specialize in providing marine support services tailored to the unique operational needs of our global customers in local markets.

At Smit Lamnalco, we're committed to maintaining international standards on safety and reliability for onshore and offshore operations in challenging environments. Our headquarters are located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our company and available job opportunities. Thank you for considering Smit Lamnalco as your potential employer in the marine services industry!

Job Description

Our Middle East office has an opening in Saudi Arabia.

Pilots

The purpose of this position is to assist, support, and advise the bridge management team in the safe navigation and pilotage of vessels. Reporting to the Contract Manager.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Conduct safe and efficient pilotage duties on board seagoing (tanker) vessels. Command ships to steer them into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, sounds, rivers, and bays, preventing unsafe operations.
2. Conduct safe berthing, mooring, un-mooring, and unberthing operations of (tanker) vessels.
3. Direct course and speed of ships based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
4. Order crew at helm to steer ships and navigate to avoid hazards, utilizing navigation aids.
5. Instruct tugboat captains on assistance required in berthing or unberthing operations.
6. Consult maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
7. Provide assistance to ships approaching or leaving seacoasts, navigating in harbors, docking, and undocking.
8. Operate ship-to-shore radios or other communication means to exchange information for safe vessel operations.
9. Advise ships' masters on harbor rules, terminal operations, and customs procedures.

Qualifications

Job requirements:

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

Additional Information

Employment conditions:

1. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic professional eager to join an international marine company.
2. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive compensation & benefits package.
3. The Pilots will be based in Saudi Arabia on a rotational basis.
4. Applications should be submitted via the link in the vacancy.
5. Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Job Location

Senior Pilot, Saudi Aramco Rd, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia — Full-time