Marine Pilot

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States LHR Américas Full time
*At this time, we are only receiving applications from candidates who are currently situated in the Americas. Please make sure your CV is in English only, thank you.

Important Notice: By applying through LHR Americas, you are ensuring that your CV will be manually revised by one of our recruiters. If accepted, we will submit it directly to our client's recruitment team where your CV will be prioritized for revision. If you decide to apply directly through our client's career site as well, LHR Americas will lose all visibility of your hiring process and will be unable to support you.

About Our Client

The company where energy is opportunity

Our client stands as a leader in the global energy sector, recognized as the largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas). With substantial investments in technology and infrastructure, they are dedicated to maximizing the value of the energy they produce for the world while enhancing societal value.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and operating globally, our client combines market discipline with a long-term vision, drawing from nearly a century of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's extensive hydrocarbon resources.

LHR Americas

LHR Americas specializes in recruiting talent from around the globe to work in Saudi Arabia.

Candidate Profile

Our client is in search of Harbor Pilots to join the Terminal Pilotage Operations Division. This division is tasked with delivering a professional pilotage service, managing vessel traffic systems, and providing support services at all Saudi Aramco Oil Ports and Terminals. The goal is to facilitate the safe, efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible seaborne export and import of crude oils and hydrocarbon products.

Your primary responsibility will be to berth and unberth vessels without restrictions at North Pier and unberth vessels at Sea Island up to 350,000 DWT without limitations. You will report administratively to the Chief Pilot and functionally to the senior Harbor Pilot.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Science from an accredited Maritime Studies College with a minimum of 5 years of experience, including at least 4 years in Harbor Pilotage or relevant seagoing experience.
  • Alternatively, a High National Diploma from an accredited Maritime Studies College with 6 years of experience, including at least 4 years in Harbor Pilotage or relevant seagoing experience.
  • Maritime Studies discipline is required for both HND and Bachelor graduates.
  • Completion of a Tanker Safety Course and Basic training in Oil/Chem/Gas is essential.
  • Helicopter and Underwater Escape Training Course certification is also required.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct safety inspections of all vessels prior to berthing or loading.
  • Guide deep-loaded vessels to safe anchorage and prepare them for departure upon the ship's Master's request.
  • Investigate oil pollution incidents related to ships/piers and compile reports.
  • Maintain an official log of all vessels handled and develop a record of their characteristics.
  • Ensure radio communication with vessels in the operating area, advising on ballast conditions, berthing and unberthing times, and other pertinent information to facilitate ship movement and optimize scheduling.
  • Perform additional duties as directed by Senior Harbor Pilot supervision.
  • Issue direct commands regarding steering orders, engine speed, and anchor usage; direct tugs and/or mooring launches via radio during berthing/unberthing operations.
  • Oversee Pier personnel or mooring launches in the sequence of deploying and retrieving mooring lines.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Monthly Base Salary – aligned with company employees with similar skills.
  • Monthly Overbase – 25% of your monthly base salary.
  • Benefits Supplement – 20% of your monthly base salary, increasing to 25% after 3 years, 30% after 6 years, and 35% after 12 years of service.
  • Severance Package (2-year vesting period) – 2 weeks' pay for each year of service from year 2 to 5, and 4 weeks' pay for each year thereafter.
  • Employment Tax – potential exemption from 'home country' income taxes for employees who separate from their home country for tax purposes.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – eligible after 12 months of service, allowing a maximum purchase equal to 10% of monthly base pay with a 20% share discount.
  • Incentive Plan – annual performance-based incentive, approximately 1.8 times the monthly base salary.
  • Travel Allowance – annual allowance of approximately $8,200 for each household member over 11 years old residing in Saudi Arabia and $6,000 for each household member under 11 years old.
  • Vacation & Paid Holidays – 38 vacation days, 4 travel days, and 11-13 paid holidays.
  • Medical/Dental Plan – complimentary in-Kingdom medical care for employees and eligible family members.
  • Educational Assistance Plan (EAP) – Out of Kingdom Assistance covering 90% of expenses up to a maximum per child, plus round-trip economy air travel tickets; In Kingdom Assistance covering 2 times monthly base salary or the company maximum.
  • Settling in Allowance – one-time payment based on family status.
Hiring Process Overview

1. Resume Evaluation: A member of our recruitment team will assess your resume against the client's job description requirements.

2. Interview Stages:

2.1 Preliminary phone/video interview with LHR Americas to discuss position details, your interests, and qualifications, including an evaluation of your English proficiency.

2.2 Client face-to-face interview, contingent upon resume approval by our client.

2.3 Potential additional video interviews with hiring managers, which may include technical questions relevant to your field.

3. Conditional Offer: A successful interview may lead to a conditional employment offer.

4. Relocation Process: Upon acceptance of your offer and fulfillment of employment conditions, you will be assigned a relocation advisor from LHR Americas.

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