Harbor Pilot

*At this time, we are only receiving applications from candidates who are currently situated in the Americas. Please make sure your CV is in English only, thank you.

Important Notice: By applying through LHR Americas, you are ensuring that your CV will be manually revised by one of our recruiters. If accepted, we will submit it directly to our client’s recruitment team where your CV will be prioritized for revision.

Who is our client and your future employer?

The company where energy is opportunity

Our client occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. They are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas). With significant investment in technology and infrastructure, they strive to maximize the value of the energy they produce for the world and commit to enhancing value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, our client combines market discipline with a generations-spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources.

Who are we looking for?

Our client is seeking Harbor Pilots to join our Terminal Pilotage Ops Div. The Terminal Pilotage Ops Div is responsible for providing a professional pilotage service vessel traffic management system and support services at all Saudi Aramco Oil Ports and Terminals for the purpose of expediting the seaborne export and import of crude oils and hydrocarbon-based products in a safe, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound manner.

Your primary role is to berth/unberth all vessels without restriction at North Pier and unberth vessels at Sea Island up to 350,000 DWT without restriction. You are administratively responsible to the Chief Pilot but functionally responsible to the senior Harbor Pilot.

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Make safety inspections of all vessels before berthing or loading.
• 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.
• Maintain radio communications with vessels in the operating area; advises vessels of ballast condition required, berthing and unberthing time and other information to expedite ship movement.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by Senior Harbor Pilot Supervision.

Stages of our Hiring Process

1. Resume Evaluation:

A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client's job description requirement.

If your resume evaluation is suitable for this position, the recruitment team will invite you to a preliminary phone/video interview in 2-3 days.

2. Interviews Stage:

2.1 LHR Americas preliminary phone/video interview: A member of the Talent Acquisition team from LHR Americas will first schedule a call with you to discuss the details of the position, your interests, and qualifications.

If your preliminary phone/video interview is successful, your resume will be submitted to our client.

2.2 Client Face to Face interview: This interview will happen only if your resume is approved by our client.

If your face-to-face interview is successful, the hiring team will further evaluate your resume, decide, and then receive a conditional job offer.

3. Conditional Offer:

A successful interview may result in a conditional offer of employment.

4. Relocation Process:

After your offer is accepted and all conditions for employment are met, you will be assigned a relocation advisor from LHR Americas.