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Irish Lights Vacancy for an Electronic and Navigation Systems Lead Coastal Operations

5th July 2024

Irish Lights is recruiting a skilled electronic technician to join our Coastal Operations Team as an Electronic and Navigation Systems Lead.

The successful candidate will work closely with the team in fault analysis and rectification of critical defects and outages in the Aids to Navigation (AtoN) System. They will be expected to provide feedback to the Design Team to help identify improvements to system design and performance.

They will lead the roll out, including pre-assembly, preparation and testing, of navigation equipment in conjunction with the Navigation, Maritime and Consenting (NMC) and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) departments.

The candidate must be an experienced electronic technician with a relevant professional qualification. Knowledge of marine Aids to Navigation, including Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) will be an advantage.

The starting point of the eight-point salary scale is €45,814 rising to €53,924 together with an attractive reward package that includes - a very generous defined benefit pension scheme, paid sick leave scheme, family friendly policies, blended working arrangements, an Occupational Health Service, onsite parking and a subsidised canteen. Irish Lights also invests in significant training and career development opportunities for their employees.

For further information on the role, the detailed requirements and other benefits please view the Candidate Briefing Pack on the Irish Lights website. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by midnight on Wednesday, 24 July 2024, to [email protected].

The Commissioners of Irish Lights is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.

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