Dublin Port Company is inviting applications for the position of Marine Operative on a 12-month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will be part of Dublin Port’s harbour function, which operates VTS, pilotage and tug service 24/7, all year round.
Dublin Port Company is an infrastructure provider and services at the port are provided by private sector companies, operating in competitive markets under the terms of a variety of franchise agreements. These franchises include long-term land leases, land licences, stevedoring licences and operating agreements.
Key responsibilities include crewing of of the pilot cutter, multicat vessel and all DPC work vessels; buoyage work; Eastlink Bridge operations; fender operations; berthing guidance for Marine Pilots; transportation of marine pilots within the port estate; emergency response to oil spills; VTS operation providing meal relief cover (when certified); tug mate duties (when trained); safety checks on marine safety equipment; incident reporting; and quay wall, lifebuoy and fender condition reporting.
Candidates must have Officer of the Watch (OOW) certification and or equivalent Certificate of Competency (CEC) suitable for working within the Irish Mercantile Marine; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a full, clean class B driving licence; and computer skills. The must also be capable of achieving a VTS operator’s V103 certificate, and possess relevant and in-date STCW qualifications. Previous pilot boat work or similar experience is advantageous but not essential.
To apply please send a covering letter and CV to DPC Human Resources at [email protected]. The closing date for applications is Sunday 27 August 2023.
