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Dublin Port’s Masterplan Requires Resourceful People

Dublin Port Company is a State-owned commercial company responsible for operating and developing Dublin Port.  Dublin Port is the largest freight and passenger port in Ireland with all cargo handling activities being carried out by private sector companies operating in intensely competitive markets within the Port.  Dublin Port handles almost 50% of all trade in the Republic of Ireland. Located in the heart of Dublin City and at the hub of the national road and rail network, Dublin Port is a key strategic access point for Ireland and in particular the Dublin area.

A key element of the success of Dublin Port Company is the commitment and experience of the Company’s workforce.  The contribution of Dublin Port Company’s employees to the day-to-day running of the company continues to ensure that this organisation and natural resource plays a hugely positive role in the life of the city and the State’s economy.

Dublin Port is being developed according to Masterplan 2040. This strategic framework gives certainty and clarity about the development of Dublin Port and involves complex construction projects to provide essential port capacity for the future. It also commits Dublin Port to reintegrating the Port with the City.

Achieving the Masterplan objectives requires skilled, dedicated and motivated staff.

We will update this page with any open vacancies and details of how to apply for these positions. Please note for privacy purposes we only accept applications in response to advertised vacancies. We cannot accept or acknowledge unsolicited applications or CV’s.

 

Current Vacancies

Tug Master 

This role is a flexible multi skilled marine role as a tug master. He/she will be working as part of a self-relieving, interdependent team of tug masters, acting as a key team member within a team of Pilots, Marine Operatives, VTS and Shipping Desk to provide a safe and efficient tug service for DPC. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the tug is ready for immediate notice with respect to the appropriate Notices to Mariners.
  • Be knowledgeable with the operation of the Voith Schneider tug during towing operations working closely with ships masters and pilots to provide support for safe shipping manoeuvres.
  • Be capable of communicating freely with ships masters, pilots, VTS and other jurisdiction users to ensure a shared mental model during towage operations.
  • Having a full working knowledge of direct and indirect towing techniques and all the associated hazards.
  • Ensure that the daily, weekly and monthly tug check lists are carried out and recorded appropriately.
  • Fire fighting and man overboard and “life boat” drills are carried out and recorded.
  • Be knowledgeable with regard to a hull breach/bilging/ flooding and prevention of the loss of the vessel  
  • Be familiar with starting/ stopping the engines and ancillary machinery.
  • The pipeline systems and tank plan and how fuel, oils, ballasting and freshwater systems operate.
  • Be capable of operating a 2 man system in the river inside the breakwaters.
  • Be aware of the principles for tackling an engine room and a storage space fire on board. 
  • Be aware of girting and how it may occur on a tug during a towage operation 
  • Refuelling of the tug in line with strict SOP compliance. 
  • The tug maintained in a safe and tidy manner with all items secured and all equipment in full working order. 
  • Where engineering items require attention there are reporting lines to request maintenance 
  • Ability to operate workboats and multicat ‘Rosbeg’ and assist with marine works within the Port. 
  • Keep up to date knowledge and sign-off with the QPULSE safety database and assist with safety amendments.
  • Undertake such training as required and directed by the Harbour Master to ensure competence is achieved and maintained in accordance with standards for towage.
  • Exercise good judgement in the escalation of issues to the Marine Supervisor or on-call Harbour Master (HM).

 

Key Competencies 

  • Effective Communications 
  • Decision-making & Problem-solving 
  • Leading yourself 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Relationship building 
  • Ship Handling 

 

Qualifications, Experience and Required Skills 

Must Have:

  • Officer of the Watch Deck (OOW) and or Equivalent Certificate of Competency (CEC) suitable for working within the Irish Mercantile Marine
  • Applicants must ensure that the relevant STCW courses have a minimum of one year validity at the time of applying
  • Knowledge and experience as Tug Master
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills – Excellent written and oral communication skills – Harbour Operations is a maritime safety critical area with English as our working language. Your proficiency must be at IELTS level 5 or equivalent
  • A full class B clean driving licence
  • PC skills
  • Possess relevant and in date STCW qualifications

Advantageous:

  • Team Management and Leadership Experience

 

In order to be successful we need someone who is / has 

  • The ability to become fully familiar with the DPC tugs, their systems and operation so as to be able to fulfil the role of Tug Master.
  • The ability to identify hazards, manage risk both in planning phases and dynamically as required in the marine environment.
  • Able to act without direct supervision.
  • Punctual
  • Proactive
  • Self-motivated
  • Capable of working within in a team
  • Capable of working under pressure
  • Excellent awareness of hazards and health and safety regulations
  • Willing to promote a safe culture within the workplace
  • Flexible in respect of the hours and work that may be required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Very good written and oral communication skills

Closing Date: 13th May 2024

View the full role profile HERE

To apply please send a covering letter and CV to Human Resources: jobs@dublinport.ie

To apply through LinkedIn Easy Apply  – click HERE

 

 

 

Dublin Port Company is an equal opportunities employer.

 

*Please note for privacy purposes we only accept applications in response to advertised vacancies. We will not accept or acknowledge unsolicited applications or CV’s.