Marine Navigation Specialist

2 weeks ago

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

Important Notice: By applying through LHR Americas, you are ensuring that your CV will be manually reviewed 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 review. 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.

Who is our client and your future employer?

The company where energy is opportunity

Our client holds a distinctive position in the global energy sector. They are the largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas) worldwide. With substantial investments in technology and infrastructure, they aim to maximize the value of the energy they produce for the global market while committing to enhancing societal value.

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

LHR Americas

LHR Americas recruits talent from around the world to work in Saudi Arabia.

Who are we looking for?

Our client is in search of Harbor Pilots to join their Terminal Pilotage Operations Division. This division is tasked with delivering a professional pilotage service, vessel traffic management system, and support services at all Saudi Aramco Oil Ports and Terminals. The objective is to facilitate the seaborne export and import of crude oils and hydrocarbon-based products in a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to the best practices of the shipping industry.

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

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Science from a recognized and accredited Maritime Studies College with 5 years of experience, including at least 4 years in Harbor Pilotage or seagoing experience.
  • Alternatively, a High National Diploma from a recognized and accredited Maritime Studies College with 6 years of experience, including at least 4 years in Harbor Pilotage or seagoing experience.
  • Maritime Studies discipline is required for HND & Bachelor graduates.
  • Tanker Safety Course - Basic training in Oil/Chem/Gas.
  • Helicopter and Underwater Escape Training Course is also necessary.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct safety inspections of all vessels prior to berthing or loading.
  • Guide deep-loaded vessels to a safe anchorage and align them for the departure channel upon the ship's Master's request.
  • Investigate ship/pier-related oil pollution incidents and prepare reports.
  • Maintain a permanent official log of vessels handled.
  • Ensure radio communications with vessels in the operating area; advise vessels on ballast conditions required, berthing and unberthing times, and other information to expedite ship movement.
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by Senior Harbor Pilot Supervision.
  • Direct Pier personnel or mooring launches in the order and sequence of deploying and retrieving mooring lines.
Job 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 of service, 30% after 6 years, and 35% after 12 years.
  • Severance Package (2-year vesting period) – year 2 to 5: 2 weeks' pay for each year of service; Year 6+: 4 weeks' pay for each year thereafter.
  • Employment Tax – if the employee chooses to separate themselves from their 'home country' for income tax purposes, most will not be required to pay 'home country' income taxes.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) (eligible after 12 months of service) – maximum purchase equal to 10% of monthly base pay with a cap, 20% share discount.
  • Incentive Plan – annual; based on performance, approximately 1.8x monthly base salary.
  • Travel Allowance – annual; approximately $8,200 per household member aged 11+ residing in Saudi Arabia and $6,000 per household member under 11 years old.
  • Vacation & Paid Holidays – 38 vacation days / 4 travel days / 11-13 paid holidays.
  • Medical/Dental Plan – complimentary in-Kingdom Johns Hopkins medical care/facilities for employee and eligible family members.
  • Educational Assistance Plan (EAP) – Out of Kingdom Assistance: 90% of expenses with a maximum per child, lesser of 5x monthly base salary or the company max ($48.5K).
  • Settling in Allowance – one-time payment; Family Status - 100% of monthly base salary; Single/Bachelor Status – 60% of monthly base salary.
Stages of our Hiring Process

1. Resume Evaluation:

A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client's job description requirements.

Use the job description requirements to highlight your relevant experience and skills.

2. Interviews Stage:

2.1 LHR Americas preliminary phone/video interview: A member of the Talent Acquisition team from LHR Americas will first schedule a call with you to discuss the details of the position, your interests, and qualifications.

2.2 Client Face to Face interview: This interview will occur only if your resume is approved by our client.

2.3 There could be additional video interviews with hiring managers.

3. Conditional Offer:

A successful interview may result in a conditional offer of employment.

4. Relocation Process:

After your offer is accepted and all conditions for employment are met, you will be assigned a relocation advisor from LHR Americas.

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