14/12/2021
WE'RE HIRING!
TUG & WORKBOAT MASTER
Alpha Marine operates Tugs and Workboats primarily based out of the ports of Wicklow and Arklow and provides a variety of marine service solutions to its clients. The company owns two twin screw shallow draft tugs (21 and 24 metres) and a 17 metre waterjet propelled catamaran. From time to time, company business takes its vessels to the UK, Continental Europe and all around the coasts of Ireland. The company’s vessels are engaged in crew transfer, survey, dredge and marine civils support, towage, dive support and generally all manner of workboat activities.
Due to an increase in forecasted business for 2022, Alpha Marine now has a requirement to hire a full time Master starting in early 2022. Career prospects for the successful candidate are promising with multiple offshore wind developments off the East Coast of Ireland and beyond. Alpha Marine foresees rapid growth in the coming years.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to:
1. Command any company vessel independently within a roster system or as required.
2. Adhere to company HSE procedures and ISM Safety Management System.
3. Maintain log books, records and reports as required by Alpha Marine, Classification, Flag State, Clients and International Maritime Laws.
4. Ensure company vessels are well maintained and at all times ready for immediate use.
5. Thoroughly understand workboat machinery and systems together with a hands on approach to problem solving.
6. Manage, train and develop other crewmembers.
7. Flexibility and willingness to work weekends, bank holidays, or on 24 hour regimes as company business requires.
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess the following qualifications/attributes:
1. Irish Master COC or comparable to enable CEC.
2. All relevant certificates up to date to include, Medical, Radio, First Aid, PST, FiFi as a minimum
3. Minimum 5 years of experience as master of similar tugs and workboats engaged in towing, anchor handling and lifting operations.
4. Fluent English Speaker.
An added bonus for candidates would be proficiency in commanding twin waterjet propelled vessels. This is desirable but not essential.
Due to the location of this work the company’s preference is for a candidate who lives in or near Wicklow or is willing to move to the area.
Remuneration
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience is on offer.
TO APPLY: Email your CV to [email protected]