Senior Marine Pilot

Senior Marine Pilot - Senior Marine Pilot

• Conduct safe and efficient pilotage operations for vessels arriving, departing, shifting, berthing, and unberthing within JCPDI Port limits, associated facilities, and assigned offshore SPM locations.
• Provide professional navigational advice to vessel Masters and bridge teams to ensure the safe movement of all vessel types within the port and its approaches.
• Assess weather, sea state, tides, currents, traffic, and navigational hazards to determine safe operating parameters and support pilotage decisions.
• Develop and communicate pilotage and berthing plans with vessel Masters, tug Masters, mooring teams, VTS, terminal representatives, and other relevant parties.
• Direct tug usage and mooring arrangements during berthing, unberthing, and vessel shifting operations.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with VTS, port authorities, terminal operators, and vessel bridge teams throughout operations.
• Ensure compliance with Harbour Master Instructions, port regulations, company procedures, and applicable national and international maritime regulations.
• Maintain accurate pilotage records, reports, and documentation in line with company requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations, safety meetings, emergency response exercises, and operational reviews, while actively supporting HSE initiatives and a strong safety culture.
• Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior pilots, as well as continuous improvement in marine safety, operational efficiency, and customer service.
• Participate in a 24/7 operational roster and remain available for pilotage duties as required by operational demands.

• Master Mariner Class 1 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency, valid medical fitness certification, and completion of IMO Resolution
  
  A.960 Pilot Training or an equivalent recognised pilot training programme.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Marine Pilot, including harbour, tanker, offshore, and SPM pilotage operations, preferably within major commercial ports, industrial ports, or oil and gas terminals.
• Strong knowledge of ship handling, tug operations, bridge resource management, pilotage best practices, and modern navigation systems including ECDIS, radar, and pilotage equipment.
• Previous experience in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia, as well as exposure to VTS operations, port management systems, container terminal operations, and bulk cargo operations.
• Proficiency in English is essential, while knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Training or certification in Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and Human Factors.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, situational awareness, and risk assessment skills.

• Dynamic environment with opportunities for collaboration with a talented multidisciplinary team.
• Competitive compensation and benefit package.
• Career development opportunities in a truly international setting.
• Full time role with a 9 weeks on, 9 weeks off rotation schedule.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.