Marine Pilot

POSITION TITLE: MARINE PILOT

Report To: Sr. Port Pilot

Location: Oman

Purpose: Under general supervision of the Marine Services Manager/ Senior pilot, this position ensures the safe handling of vessels in and out of the Port.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out pilotage services to ships in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervise special towage operations as required by the marine management,
• Carry out STS as and when required by marine management.
• Establish adequate coordination and communication with relevant parties prior to carrying out any marine operation.
• Establish good working relationship with tugs crews, port control, and other relevant parties.
• Provide on job training for trainee pilots.
• Assist in training of marine staff.
• Ensure relevant records and forms are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain efficient knowledge of local marine environment in order to provide adequate advice to masters of calling vessels.
• Keep good lookout on all navigation aids and immediately report any malfunctions to port control.
• Coordinate with GSO to check for any damages on the quay wall or mooring equipment and immediately report to port control.
• Provide marine management with timely advice on all matters relevant to the efficient function of the marine department and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Participate in all departmental functions and meetings as required by marine management.
• Maintain proper representation of the company.
• Participate in a roster system with the other Pilots to maintain cover on a 24-hour basis.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Education: Requires Academic degree in Maritime field, additional qualifications will be an advantage.
• Requires a minimum of COP as marine pilot, for Omani pilots, COC for non-Omani + master mariner equivalent with experience of 5 years pilotage.
• All STCW courses.
• Experience: Requires at least 5 years’ experience in handling large ships within harbor areas, utilizing conventional and tractor tugs. Working knowledge of tug operations.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Must be thoroughly familiar with all types of vessels that call at port.

Requires ability to analyze all marine situations.

Requires advanced level of verbal and written communications skills in English.

Requires ability to submit accurate and detailed reports.

Requires good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.

Must be able to motivate and lead a small team.

Must be able to exercise good judgment in order to set priorities.

Must have the ability to train potential pilots, tug master and crews in all marine operations.

Requires proven IT skills or aptitude.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work environment is in an around the port on various types of vessels.
• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights. Requires overtime work, and work on holidays and weekends, depending upon shift schedule.
• Must be able to be available at short notice to cover for absence/sick leave on an ad hoc basis.
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements for work areas.
• Must be able to take charge of all aspects of marine operations, in all weather conditions.
• Must have professional appearance, consistent with local customs and work area.

2,615.00 OMR – Gross monthly salary. End of Contract Bonus after completion of 24 months/two-years a Figure of OMR 9,000 / Family status contract - fully paid air trip per year for employee, spouse and up to four children not over the age of 19. / School fees; 4 children up to 18 years of age, with a maximum of OMR 500 per child per year / life insurance policy & health insurance

Age Limit: 40 to 48, but we can consider above 48 if they’re in good health with no medical history.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RO2,615.000 - RO9,000.000 per month

Work Location: In person