Harbor Pilot

Are you a skilled maritime professional looking for a challenging role? We have an exciting opportunity for a Harbor Pilot to join our team at LHR Americas.

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Harbor Pilot to join our team. As a Harbor Pilot, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of vessels in and out of our ports. This is a critical role that requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of maritime regulations and procedures.

• Direct deep-loaded vessels to a safe anchorage and line up same 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. advises vessels of ballast condition required, berthing and unberthing time and other information to expedite ship movement and help with optimum scheduling.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by Senior Harbor Pilot Supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in Science from a recognized and approved Maritime Studies College and have 5 years of experience, including at least 4 in Harbor Pilot or seagoing experience.
• Or you will hold a High National Diploma from a recognized and approved Maritime Studies College and have 6 years of experience, including at least 4 in Harbor Pilot or seagoing experience.
• Maritime Studies discipline required for HND & Bachelor graduates.
• Tanker Safety Course-Basic training in Oil/Chem/Gas.
• Helicopter and Underwater Escape Training Course is also necessary.

• 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, after 3 years of service, reward increases to 25% of base, after 6 years 30% of base, and after 12 years 35% of base
• Severance Package (2-year vest period) – year 2 to 5: 2 week's pay for each year of service, Year 6+: 4 week's pay for each year after
• Employment Tax – if employee chooses to separate themselves from their 'home country' for income tax purposes, most will not be required to pay 'home country' income taxes; Please check with your tax advisor for specifics relating to you
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) (eligible after 12 months of service) – maximum purchase equal to 10% monthly base pay with a cap, 20% share discount
• Incentive Plan – annual; based on performance, approx. 8,200 per household member 11+ years old 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. In-Kingdom dental services subsidized
• 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.undergraduate college-age children get 2 round-trip economy air travel tickets; Single/Bachelor Status – 60% of monthly base salary

We have a thorough hiring process in place to ensure we find the best candidate for the role. Here's an overview of what you can expect:

• Resume evaluation: If your resume meets the requirements, we'll invite you to a preliminary phone/video interview.
• Preliminary phone/video interview: This is a chance for us to get to know you and assess your English level.
• Client interview: If you pass the preliminary interview, we'll submit your resume to our client for review.
• Additional video interviews: You may be invited to additional video interviews with hiring managers to further assess your skills and experience.

Once you've completed the hiring process, we'll be in touch to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have.