Commissioners of Irish Lights - 2 vacancies

Irish Lights is a modern maritime organisation delivering an essential safety service around the coast of Ireland, protecting the marine environment, and supporting the marine industry and coastal communities.  See our website www.irishlights.ie  for further details.

1. Vacancy for a Lighthouse Technician (Electrical)

Irish Lights is currently recruiting an experienced Lighthouse Technician to join our engineering and operations team in our Coastal Operations Department in the provision and maintenance of aids to navigation equipment and Irish Lights’ assets.

The Role
The Lighthouse Technician will operate as part of multidisciplinary team deployed as required on a coast wide basis, at Irish Lights Dun Laoghaire, or third party locations.  The Lighthouse Technician will work within their training, skills and competencies to support system design work and to deliver required work packages in an efficient and effective manner. Work packages may involve activity for Irish Lights, other lighthouse authorities or third party commercial work.  The Lighthouse Technician will report to Lighthouse Team Leads and Operations Engineering Managers, and will be based in our Dun Laoghaire Office.  Regular travel around the coast will be required.  Occasional travel abroad may also be required.


Please visit our website to view the Candidate Briefing Pack for further information on the role and requirements.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 30 May 2022. Please apply by sending a CV and cover letter to Gemma Gregan at human.resources@irishlights.ie . Please view Irish Lights Job Applicant Privacy Notice on the Vacancies page.

 

2. Vacancy for Senior Operations Officer (Chief Officer) ILV Granuaile

Irish Lights is recruiting for a Senior Operations Officer (SOO) to fill a challenging and rewarding role on board their multi-purpose DP 1 vessel, Granuaile.

The Ship
ILV Granuaile is a multifunctional vessel that primarily operates in the waters around the coast of the Island of Ireland. Its primary function is to place and service offshore buoys, which warn mariners of the location of sand banks, reefs and other offshore hazards near shipping routes.  The vessel also serves as a helicopter platform for servicing offshore lighthouses and is available to assist State agencies with search and rescue, emergency towing, oil pollution control, surveying and offshore data collection.

The Role
The SOO supports the Master in all elements of Ship Administration, Safety Management and Service Operations. The role is responsible for managing the crew and junior deck officers and holds a navigation watch when necessary. The SOO plays a major role in the practical supervision 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.

An attractive salary, time on time off roster and pension scheme is available. Please visit our website to view the Candidate Briefing Pack for further information on the role and requirements. Please note that Irish Lights only pay for travel expenses incurred within the island of Ireland.

Closing date for applications is close of business on Tuesday, 31 May 2022.  Please apply by emailing a CV and cover letter to Gemma Gregan at human.resources@irishlights.ie. Please view Irish Lights Job Applicant Privacy Notice on our website.