Commissioners of Irish Lights - Senior Operations Officer [First Officer] (1 vacancy)

Role: Senior Operations Officer (First Officer)
Location: ILV Granuaile
Salary:  €74,885 to €86,798 (8 points)

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 30th August 2024

Overview of Role

Reporting to the Master, the Senior Operations Officer supports the Master in all elements of Ship Administration, Safety Management, Maintenance and Service Operations.  

Main duties and responsibilities include

• Liaise with Ship’s Engineering Department
• Management of the crew and junior deck officers
• Hold navigational watches when necessary
• Practical supervision and planning of all deck maintenance and service operations including replenishment of stations and maintenance of buoys and moorings and has an important role in charter operations
• Delivering on personal objectives agreed in the annual Performance and Development system
• Commitment to delivering the Irish Lights Strategy  

Essential Qualifications (All in date)

• Valid STCW Unlimited Masters Certificate
• Full valid DP certification
• ENG11 Medical Certificate

Minimum experience and skills

• Offshore Vessel experience
• A working knowledge of statute and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent Seamanship and Navigation Skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Full clean driving licence (required for crew changes) 

Desirable experience and skills

• Previous experience with deck supervision for buoy/anchor handling
• Previous experience with maintenance of aids to navigation, including electrical/electronic troubleshooting
• Experience with operating workboats
• Experience in helicopter operations
• A knowledge of the roles and service that Irish Lights provide
• Proficient with Ships Navigational Aids
• An understanding of Hydrography and Hydrographic surveying
• While an ENG11 is the minimum essential qualification, the role requires a good level of physical fitness and experience of working at heights is desirable. 

Competencies required in the Role
Core

• Personal Responsibility – Taking responsibility for your own actions and being open to learning and change
• Manage Work – Identifying, prioritising and organising work for delivery.  Taking ownership and being accountable for your work
• Communicate Effectively – Two-way information sharing process which involves sending a message in a clear and responsible way that is easily understood
• Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others, both within and outside your department, to achieve the best outcome 

Management

• Leadership – Understanding the importance of leadership for the achievement of Irish Lights goals. Demonstrating the skills to lead employees to achieve success
• Drive for Results – Consistently performance through people by demonstrating drive, flexibility and a willingness to take action and complete tasks.  Being resilient and courageous in the face of setbacks
• Support Others – Identifying with and understanding the needs and viewpoints of others and supporting employee’s development and wellbeing.  Genuinely valuing the inputs and expertise of all employee’s
• Strategic Thinking – Demonstrating the capacity to think big picture as well as the focus on the detail.  Ensuring work is aligned with the business objectives and strategic direction. 

Read the full candidate briefing pack here. 

To Apply:

Applications with CV and cover letter to be submitted to;
Gemma Gregan, HR Advisor
E: human.resources@irishlights.ie
T: +353 1 2715400

Closing date for applications is midnight on 30 August 2024.