Marine Pilot

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The Marine Pilot 1^st Class assists Shipmasters and pilots, berths, unberths and safely navigates vessels of all classes safely and efficiently within the Sullom Voe and Scalloway pilotage areas.  The Marine Pilot 1^st Class reports to the Team Leader - Harbour Master.   During an act of pilotage, pilots work wholly unsupervised.  Every act of pilotage is subject to various statutes and regulations and in Sullom Voe is monitored by Sullom Voe Port Control VTS.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Marine Pilot 1^st Class includes:

• Advise, via ship's master, vessel crew operations relating to securing tugs, mooring, unmooring. Liaise with and direct terminal jetty staff during mooring/unmooring operations.
• Act as Harbour Master's representative on board vessels being piloted to/from/at berths. Ensure in so far as is possible that the inbound vessel under pilotage is fit and safe for the port.
• Liaise with Port Control regarding traffic movements and "own ship" progress.
• Monitor navigation marks and lights for correct position/operation and report any deficiencies.
• Have a full knowledge and understanding of the SIC Marine Safety Management System (SMS). Ensure compliance with harbour bye-laws and directives and act on, record and report any infringements.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is J/K/L
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Sella Ness, Sullom Voe

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ross Gordon - Executive Manager - Harbour Master - Tel. 01595 744202 - email ross.gordon@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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