Senior Engineering Instructor

Bord Iascaigh Mhara / BIM is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the post of:

Senior Engineering Instructor

Purpose:

BIM is a non-commercial semi-state body, which was formally established by statute (Irish Sea Fisheries Act 1952).  It is the Irish State agency responsible for developing the Irish seafood industry.

BIM’s strategy aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish seafood sector focusing on the following five key strategic priorities: Sustainability, Skills, Innovation, Competitiveness, Leadership

Job Brief:

This permanent full-time post is based in BIM’s National Fisheries College (NFC) Greencastle.

The BIM NFCI’s are comprised of two training colleges located in Greencastle, Co. Donegal and Castletownbere, Co. Cork.  They are part of BIM’s Skills Development Services Unit and is vital for the training of seagoing personnel for the seafood industry. The NFC sets out to deliver BIM’s commitments to provide lifelong skills to maritime workers in the sector; therefore, the post of the Senior Engineering Instructor will play a vital role in the further development and upskilling of the Irish seafood Sector.

The Senior Engineering Instructor will be required to deliver:

• Engineering, and Marine Safety courses at the National Fisheries College Greencastle in accordance with S.I. 289/1988 Fishing Vessels (Certification of Deck and Engineer Officer) regulations 1988
• training for fishing vessel personnel diversifying into marine tourism under the Merchant Shipping (Passenger Boat) Manning regulations S.I. 649 of 2005
• mandatory Basic Safety Training and Enhanced Safety Training, in accordance with the Basic Safety Training (Fishing Vessels) Regulations, S.I. No. 587 of 2001 etc.
• other training as the business needs arise

Required skills / experience:

To meet DOT standards and approval, the Senior Engineering Skills Instructor is required to hold a Certificate of Competency – Chief Engineer – Unlimited – STCW 111/2

Please note that consideration may be given to holders of a restricted Chief Engineers Certificate of Competency based on experience and relevant credentials.

Applicants should also have

• An understanding of QQI and QA knowledge needed
• a clean full driving licence
• a high degree of computer literacy
• Excellent written and administrative skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Reporting to the College Principal, NCFI, Greencastle, this role is at Eng Grade II level and the salary scale is from €64,547 to €78,715(2LSI). Appointment will be at the first point of the scale unless in a current equivalent or higher public service role.

How to apply:

A full job description and the required application form is available to download at https://bim.ie/about/vacancies-at-bim/.  Completed application form and covering letter should be emailed to jobs@bim.ie by

3.00pm on Tuesday 3^rd May 2022.

 Please note that there may be more that one interview stage in the recruitment process for this role and that BIM may request the selected candidates to present a short presentation on a pre-selected topic at the final interview stage. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Any queries in relation to this role should be emailed to jobs@bim.ie.