Direct Entry - Marine Engineering Officer

Direct Entry - Marine Engineering Officer:

The Defence Forces are now accepting 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.

We are now accepting applications for positions as direct entry Marine Engineering Officers. The Naval Service is looking to recruit suitably qualified Marine Engineers to be part of our team that patrols and protects our territorial waters. If you enjoy being part of a team and want a career with a difference apply now.

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.  As a Marine Engineer Officer:

• During a sea posting you will fill the role of engineering department head and will be a key member of the ship’s senior management team, responsible for the leading, training and welfare of the Engineering Branch personnel.
• You will be responsible for supervising all engineering work, ordering required spare parts and for the professional development of all engineering staff under your command.
• You will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of essential equipment on board required to keep the ship moving. This includes the hull and structure of the ship, its main engines and auxiliary machinery with associated fuel and water requirements, electrical supply systems, deck machinery and hotel systems (showers, sanitary, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating).
• Following completion of mandatory training courses, you will be responsible for all fire and hull breach scenarios onboard including the training of the ships company and maintenance of equipment. 

·      On completion of 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 and will be responsible for some of the following: Project Management, Maintenance Planning, Researching New Equipment, Planning and Ordering. You will be responsible for ensuring all engineering defects and planned maintenance routines are completed prior to the ship recommencing operational activities.

• On completion of a sea rotation, you will be encouraged to avail of internal training courses and funded continual professional development (CPD) in such disciplines as Project Management, Engineering masters programmes, H&S third level qualifications etc. with the ultimate goal of becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Essential Requirements:

At the time of application, all applicants for appointment as a Marine Engineering Officer in the Naval Service must meet the following:

1.      General Requirements:

(i)                 be a citizen of the Irish State

OR

(ii)                have a legal entitlement to reside and work in the State for the period of any such appointment.

AND

(iii)              be of good character and satisfy any security clearance required during the recruitment process.

AND

(iv)              meet the required minimum standards of medical and physical fitness as assessed during the recruitment process.

2.      Age Requirements:

Candidates must be less than 50 years of age on 31 December in the year of application.

3.      Professional Qualifications:

(i)                 a Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineering Officer) Class 1 or Class 2 with relevant.

OR

(ii)                a marine qualification that is deemed by the Minister for Defence to be at least equivalent to the qualifications at subparagraph (i) above.

Recruitment Process:

Please note, 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. This allowance starts at €15,000 per annum in addition to your salary and is tax free.

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