Role Overview
The Defence Forces is currently seeking applications for direct entry Marine Engineering Officers.
About the Naval Service
The Naval Service is based in Haulbowline, Cobh, Co. Cork and is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements.
It is a multi-tasked organisation operating a fleet of ships which are at the leading edge of marine technology with state-of-the-art machinery, weapons, communications, and navigation systems.
The Defence Forces presents endless opportunities for you to develop, as a person and as a leader.
Learn how to be part of a team, how to be a leader, and how to manage people.
Work and experience life in a unique environment with the strength of a diverse team around you.
About the Role of Marine Engineer Officer
The role of the Marine Engineer Officer sits within the Engineering profession and is a key role and an essential member of the ships company.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who combine professional skills with leadership ability and the desire to take their careers to exciting new places.
Responsibilities:
* Filling the role of engineering department head during sea postings.
* Leading, training, and welfare of the Engineering Branch personnel.
* Supervising all engineering work, ordering required spare parts, and professional development of engineering staff.
* Maintenance and operation of essential equipment on board, including hull and structure, main engines, auxiliary machinery, electrical supply systems, deck machinery, and hotel systems.
* Responsible for fire and hull breach scenarios onboard, including training of the ships company and maintenance of equipment.
Shore Appointment Responsibilities
After completing a sea rotation, you will be posted into a shore appointment in the Naval Dockyard, Naval Base or the Naval College (NMCI) in Haulbowline, Cork.
You will be responsible for some of the following: Project Management, Maintenance Planning, Researching New Equipment, Planning and Ordering.
Ensuring all engineering defects and planned maintenance routines are completed prior to the ship recommencing operational activities.
Encouraged to avail of internal training courses and funded continual professional development (CPD) in disciplines such as Project Management, Engineering masters programmes, H&S third level qualifications etc.
Objective of becoming a Chartered Engineer.
Essential Requirements
To be eligible for appointment as a Marine Engineering Officer, applicants must meet the following requirements:
* Be a citizen of the Irish State or have a legal entitlement to reside and work in the State for the period of any such appointment.
* Be of good character and satisfy any security clearance required during the recruitment process.
* Meet the required minimum standards of medical and physical fitness as assessed during the recruitment process.
* Be less than 50 years of age on 31 December in the year of application.
* Hold a Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineering Officer) Class 1 or Class 2 with relevant qualification.
Recruitment Process
Candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview where they will be required to draw from their relevant experience.
Candidates who are invited to attend before an Interview Board will be required to complete and sign a Garda Vetting Application Form.
Pay and Allowances
A competitive basic starting salary of €57,955 with yearly increments.
Naval Service personnel receive an additional approx. €20,570 per annum.
Additional allowances for overseas service are not included, but this allowance starts at €15,000 per annum in addition to your salary and is tax free.