Deputy Harbour Master

Nuclear

Permanent / Support Functions

Bridgwater

23/08/24

On site
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**The Job Mission**

As the Deputy Harbour Master, you will assist the Harbour Master in the day-to-day management of marine operations at a state-of-the-art temporary jetty within the Bristol Channel, constructed to facilitate the import of materials for a Nuclear Power Station. You will play a critical role in ensuring navigational safety, environmental protection, and compliance with regulations.

**Principal Accountabilities**
- ️ Organize and conduct regular marine safety exercises with Jetty contractors and external agencies
- ️ Liaise with onsite contractors and local stakeholders to ensure compliance with Oil Spill Contingency Plans and monitor response exercises
- ️ Ensure site compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility code, conducting and monitoring exercises as needed
- ️ Produce and present marine industry learning presentations to keep the site updated on industry developments
- ️ Attend the jetty as required, complete and submit jetty report forms to the Harbour Master
- ️ Chair weekly operational meetings and provide feedback to the Harbour Master
- ️ In the absence of the Harbour Master, ensure compliance with the PMSC and maintain continuity at both operational and board levels
- ️ Manage all aspects of the harbour operation, including marine safety, security, and environmental protection when deputizing for the Harbour Master
- ️ Coordinate Jetty activities with Emergency Arrangements and Security Procedures
- ️ Liaise with adjacent harbours, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Trinity House, the Royal Yachting Association, the Hydrographic Office, and the Ministry of Defence
- ️ Provide competent marine services advice relating to the movement of AILs and other cargos by sea, as required

MY PROFILE

**Required Skills and Qualifications**

Previous demonstrable harbour marine operations experience, preferably at AHM level
Practical vessel operating experience
Experience with PMSC compliant marine operations, including towage and shipping
Maritime incident response experience
IT/computer skills applicable to the role
Ability to interact and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders
Ability to deputize for the Harbour Master and act with authority when required
VHF SRC Operators Certificate

**Desired Skills**

✔️ Port Facility Security Officer Qualification
✔️ Oil Spill Response 4P Qualification
✔️ Safety leadership qualification, e.g., IOSH Managing Safely

**Why Apply?