Seafarer’s Conference to discuss Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy Opportunity

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The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) will host a hybrid conference/webinar on Friday 4 March 2022 entitled ‘Our Offshore Renewable Energy Opportunity – Is Ireland Ready?’. The conference, sponsored by Simply Blue Group, will bring together representatives from across Ireland’s maritime and supply chain workforce to explore their preparedness to the Offshore renewables’ opportunity.

Capt Brian FitzGerald, Simply Blue Group,  Dr Val Cummins, Simply Blue Group, Michael McGrath, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Cormac Gebruers, Head of College, NMCI and Mark O’Reilly, Fishery Liaisons Officer at the launch of the conference ‘Our Offshore Renewable Energy Opportunity – Is Ireland Ready?’.

The conference will seek specifically to put the spotlight on the qualifications and certifications for the fishing industry to ensure it is fit for the dual purpose of keeping fishermen fishing, while simultaneously ensuring that our coastal communities mariners and infrastructure are best placed to contribute to and benefit from this developing maritime industry.

Minister for Agriculture and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue will open the event, which will be Chaired by Feargal Keane from RTE Radio 1 programme ‘Seascapes’. Speakers include Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, Dr Alan Power, Assistant Principal, Labour Market and Skills Unit, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, as well as Dr Val Cummins, Simply Blue Group, Damien Turner (IS&WFPO), Wind Europe, and a representative from BIM will participate.

Among the topics for discussion are the Policy Regime for Renewable Energy; the Expert Group on Future Workforce Skills Report on the Low Carbon Economy; A Developer Case Study – Floating Offshore Wind off Ireland’s Coasts; Co-existence of Offshore Renewable Energy with the Fishing Industry; and the Future opportunities for Ireland’s Fishing Industry.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD said: “The Government is committed to Ireland achieving its ambitious 2030 targets of generating 5GW of offshore wind and 80% renewables as a critical element of our national strategy to address climate change. The enactment of the Maritime Area Planning Bill will be central to this strategy. Of equal importance will be ensuring we have the requisite skills in the maritime and supply chain workforce to realise the full potential of this exciting opportunity for our coastal communities. This conference, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders will be an excellent showcase for the potential of this rapidly evolving sector.”

Speaking about the event, Captain Brian Fitzgerald, Director of External Affairs and Stakeholder Liaison, Simply Blue Group said “As Ireland struggles to meet the challenges of climate change, and fishing communities struggle with an unknown future, offshore renewable energy developments will have a far greater chance of delivering a sustainable future for all, including the incentivization of our youth to get involved, if the solutions are co-created.  Ireland needs its best team on the field.”

Cormac Gebruers, Head of College, NMCI, said “We look forward to hosting this significant discussion for the maritime community.  We hope the event will awaken Ireland’s mariners to an exciting and co-existing future that sees a thriving and growing fishing industry working in harmony with Ireland meeting its climate action targets.”

Mark O’Reilly, MD Fishery Liaisons said “The stakeholders most affected by Ireland’s development of its ocean wealth are those in our fishing industry and associated coastal communities.  It is well known that they face increasing challenges and fears for the future. In the areas suitable for offshore wind development, nobody knows the sea and the seabed better than the fishers that work there. The sensible approach is for the industry and developers to work together to harness the possibilities from offshore wind.”

To attend this conference in-person or online please contact  events@simplybluegroup.com Full programme available here

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SEFtec NMCI Offshore are seeking a Business Account Manager

New year, new start!

Join our busy SEFtec NMCI Offshore team as Business Account Manager.

Job Description

Position:                         Business Account Manager

Salary:                            D.O.E.

Reporting to:                  Managing Director/Board of Directors

Region:                           Global

Location:                          SNO Offices, Ringaskiddy, Cork.

Description of Position

The Business Account Manager will report to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors. The role will carry responsibility for supporting the development of new business with new and existing customers.

The role will also carry responsibility for maintaining and commercially growing existing customer accounts by providing excellent customer support and service.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in the maritime / offshore / renewable sector.

Principal Tasks

• Maintain awareness and knowledge of the business market, competitors and internal activities to ensure that all business opportunities are identified, considered and closed appropriately via outbound telephone calls, emails and face-to-face visits.
• Creation and generation of leads from existing business and new business.
• Identify new potential business streams and resources needed to deliver on or off site.
• Drive sales meetings and the cross selling of a suite of services/consultancy along with opportunities for the wider business.
• Develop proposals and tenders as appropriate.
• Compiling monthly internal reports for the Managing Director and the Board of Directors.
• To perform all sales administration activity and interface with other internal departments (marketing, administration, finance, operations, etc.) as required, ensuring that customer opportunities are managed quickly and effectively.
• Networking with other business units and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Relevant Maritime, and/or Oil and Gas experience, and/or Offshore Renewables experience.
• Proven ability to achieve results.
• Someone who is commercially focused and has a track record in growing accounts.
• An influential and highly effective communicator (verbal/nonverbal/written) with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have an ability to effectively work as part of a multi-disciplined team in a business to business environment.
• Must be flexible and adaptable and be able to travel domestically and overseas as required by the position.
• Strong level of PC skills including Microsoft Office and Account Management Software.

Duration of the Contract

This is a permanent position subject to a 6 month probationary period.

The position can be terminated at managements discretion with one weeks notice of termination.

Salary and Commission Based Package:

Please submit your CV and Cover letter to careers@nmci.ie

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GTSS are seeking a part time Administrator

Position: Administrator –Part Time, Maternity Contract.

Company: GAC Training & Service Solutions Limited (GTSS)

Description of the Position

Reporting to the Managing Director, the GTSS Administrator is a core member of the administration team, providing course coordination and business support.

Location: NMCI, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork

Company Background

GAC is a global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services. Emphasising world-class performance, a long-term approach, innovation, ethics and a strong human touch, GAC delivers a flexible and value-adding portfolio to help customers achieve their strategic goals.  Established since 1956, GAC employs over 8,000 people in more than 300 offices worldwide.

GAC Training & Service Solutions Limited (GTSS) was launched on 11 February 2010, aiming to provide cost saving and innovative training solutions for the LNG industry and other maritime sectors. This unique partnership between GAC and The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) focuses on delivering a complete portfolio of training courses for both seafarers and shore-based shipping and commodity operations personnel. GTSS combines GAC’s global reach, over sixty years of maritime expertise and powerful branding with the NMCI’s superb facilities and a dedicated faculty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The administrator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;

• Receive inbound calls and emails from current and new customers/companies.
• Responsible for the administration process from course registration through to certification using the company’s CMS.
• Responsible for classroom/facility bookings for scheduled and bespoke course bookings.
• Prepare Letters of Invitation as per client’s request, in order to support visa applications.
• Responsible for travel templates and organising client accommodation & transfers ahead of courses.
• Put together and deliver course packs where appropriate.
• Prepare scripts/handouts for courses.
• Ensuring all client’s receive Joining Instructions in a timely fashion, in advance of each course.
• Ensure all relevant communications, records and data are updated and recorded.
• Create trust and confidence when building a rapport with customers to effectively close each booking and retain customer loyalty, this includes reception duties for course registration.
• Meet & greet delegates at reception before each course.
• Represent commercial division by ensuring each customer receives a friendly and engaging and efficient experience;
• Work as part of a team supporting colleagues where necessary.
• Report any non-conformances to Management immediately in order to ensure that corrective action is carried out to prevent recurrence and insure continuous improvement.
• Adhere to strict data protection and confidentiality laws;
• Participate in any required training.
• Liaising with Lecturers, instructors to co-ordinate the efficient running of courses.
• Liaising with Finance regarding pricing of courses.
• Liaising with various individuals from companies on course details, numbers, requests etc.
• Liaising with catering staff & process canteen function forms.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

Essential:

• 3 years relevant administrative experience;
• Good planning, organisational and communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Strong work ethic and self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment;
• Must possess a professional and friendly attitude and be able to quickly develop a rapport with customers;
• Ability to learn and navigate new software quickly.

Salary: depending on experience.

Starting: March 2022 latest.

CV and Cover Letter to careers@nmci.ie

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Exciting opportunity to work with GAC Ireland

GAC Ireland are currently recruiting for full time, part time and casual Terminal Operators, Shipping Supervisors (Loading Master) and Jetty Operators in Dublin.

Equivalent experience would be preferred but is not essential as trainee positions are as also available for the right candidates.

A brief summary of the requirements for the roles are as follows :-

Terminal Operator

• Tank Dipping
• Completing daily checks
• Responsible for safe loading of road tanker loading
• Monitoring shore tank levels
• Daily Samples
• Taking allocations
• VRU Operation
• Assisting drivers with any loading

Shipping Supervisor (Loading Master)

• Ship / Shore Checklist
• Sample taking & associated testing
• Tank Dipping
• Agreeing order of discharge
• Responsible for the safe discharge of cargo
• Monitoring shore tank ullage levels
• Blending operations

Jetty Operators

• Ensuring vessels are moored correctly and in alignment with shore loading arms and connections
• Ensuring vessels provide safe access via correctly rigged gangways and continuously monitor this is maintained throughout operations
• Connection and disconnection of loading arms and spool pieces
• Monitoring for leaks and adjusting connections as required
• Performing line walks to monitor for leaks
• Ship sampling

The ideal candidates will have:

• Strong communication skills
• Good understanding and appreciation of a proactive safety culture
• Marine or Terminal experience desired but not necessary as all full training will be provided
• Full clean driving licence
• Manual handling certificate (desired but not essential)
• First Aid certificate (desired but not essential)

 

If you are interested, please email hr.uk@gac.com with a copy of your CV and your availability. Please ensure you quote “GAC Dublin” in your email.

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