Marine Pilot

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Important Notice: By applying through LHR Americas, you guarantee that your CV will be thoroughly reviewed by one of our recruiters. If your application is successful, we will forward it directly to our client's recruitment team, where it will receive priority consideration. Should you choose to apply directly through our client's career portal, LHR Americas will lose all visibility of your hiring process and will be unable to assist you.

About Our Client

The organization where energy meets opportunity

Our client holds a distinctive role in the global energy sector, being the largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas) worldwide. With substantial investments in technology and infrastructure, they aim to optimize the value of the energy they generate for the global community while committing to enhancing societal value.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a global presence, our client merges market discipline with a long-term perspective, informed by nearly a century of experience as responsible custodians of the Kingdom's extensive hydrocarbon resources.

LHR Americas

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

Candidate Profile

Our client is in search of skilled Harbor Pilots to become part of 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, adhering to the best practices of the shipping industry.

Your primary responsibilities will include berthing and unberthing all vessels without restrictions at North Pier and unberthing vessels at Sea Island up to 350,000 DWT without limitations. You will report administratively to the Chief Pilot while being functionally accountable to the senior Harbor Pilot.

Essential Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Science from an accredited Maritime Studies College, along with 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 4 years in Harbor Pilotage or equivalent 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 seagoing experience.
• Maritime Studies discipline is mandatory for HND & Bachelor graduates.
• Completion of a Tanker Safety Course - Basic training in Oil/Chem/Gas is required.
• Helicopter and Underwater Escape Training Course certification is also necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections of all vessels prior to berthing or loading.
• Guide deep-loaded vessels to a secure anchorage and align them for the departure channel upon the ship's Master's request.
• Investigate oil pollution incidents related to ships/piers and prepare detailed reports.
• Maintain a comprehensive official log of all vessels handled.
• Ensure effective radio communication with vessels in the operational area; advise on ballast conditions, berthing and unberthing times, and other information to facilitate ship movement.
• Perform additional duties as directed by Senior Harbor Pilot supervision.
• Direct Pier personnel or mooring launches regarding the order and sequence of deploying and retrieving mooring lines.

Employment Benefits

• Monthly Base Salary – competitive and aligned with similar roles within the company.
• 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) – from year 2 to 5: 2 weeks' pay for each year of service; Year 6+: 4 weeks' pay for each subsequent year.
• Employment Tax – employees may not be required to pay 'home country' income taxes if they choose to separate from their 'home country' for tax purposes.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – eligible after 12 months of service, allowing for a maximum purchase equal to 10% of monthly base pay with a cap and a 20% share discount.
• Incentive Plan – annual performance-based incentives, approximately 1.8 times the monthly base salary.
• Travel Allowance – annual; approximately $8,200 for each household member aged 11 and older residing in Saudi Arabia, and $6,000 for each household member under 11.
• Vacation & Paid Holidays – 38 vacation days, 4 travel days, and 11-13 paid holidays.
• Medical/Dental Plan – complimentary in-Kingdom medical care/facilities provided by Johns Hopkins for employees and eligible family members.
• Educational Assistance Plan (EAP) – Out of Kingdom Assistance: 90% of expenses covered, with a maximum per child capped at the lesser of 5 times the monthly base salary or the company maximum ($48.5K).
• Settling in Allowance – one-time payment; Family Status - 100% of monthly base salary; Single/Bachelor Status – 60% of monthly base salary.

Hiring Process Overview

1. Resume Evaluation:

A member of our recruitment team will assess your resume to ensure it aligns with the client's job description requirements.

Utilize the job description requirements to emphasize your relevant experience and skills.

2. Interview Stages:

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

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

2.3 Additional video interviews with hiring managers may be required.

3. Conditional Offer:

A successful interview may lead to a conditional offer of employment.

4. Relocation Process:

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

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