Irish Lights is recruiting for an Engineering Operations Manager (Chief Engineer) for a challenging and rewarding management role on board their multi-purpose DP 1 vessel, Granuaile. THE SHIP ILV Granuaile is a 2,625GT multifunctional vessel fitted with diesel-electric propulsion and Class I dynamic positioning. The vessels propulsion system consists of Indar Variable Speed AC Motors driving two Schottel steerable thrusters and Bow Thruster. The vessel Electrical power is supplied is via 5 x 700kW MAN 8L16/24 Engines driving 690V AVK Generators. The vessel is equipped with specialised buoy and mooring handling equipment including hydraulic ram chain guides and stoppers, as well as one 20T constant tension Crane and a 30T towing winch. THE ROLE Reporting to the Master, the Engineering Operations Manager (EOM) leads the vessel’s engineering department to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. A proactive and hands‑on approach to maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement is required in the role. The role carries a shared responsibility for technical superintendent duties, working jointly with the Engineering Operations Manager on the opposite crew. The EOM plays a key role both onboard and in supporting the vessel’s management ashore. THE REQUIREMENTS Candidates must hold a STCW‑compliant Chief Engineer (III/2) Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Equivalent Competency. Previous experience as Chief Engineer on offshore support vessels or vessels with similar tonnage/propulsion systems is essential. An attractive salary, time on time off roster and pension scheme is available. Please view the Candidate Briefing Pack on our website for further information on the role and all the requirements before applying for the role. Closing date for applications is Friday, 1 May 2026. Please apply by emailing a CV and cover letter to Gemma Gregan at . The Commissioners of Irish Lights is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Expressions of Interest Commissioner – Non Executive Board Member Commissioners of Irish Lights Non Executive Board Member Commissioners of Irish Lights The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) is seeking Expressions of Interest for appointments to its Board. The mission of Irish Lights is Safe Navigation at Sea . We are a maritime organisation delivering essential 24/7 safety and navigation services, 365 days a year. Irish Lights operates on an all island basis, covering both Ireland and Northern Ireland. We have strong working ties with our sister agencies Trinity House and Northern Lighthouse Board in the UK. Irish Lights is a trusted service provider and regulator, ensuring safe navigation for over 200 years. With a strong focus on innovation, technology and sustainability, Irish Lights plays a leadership role at national and international level to align its safety and navigation services to evolving policy, regulatory and industry needs. Our current 2025-2030 Strategy is on our website Safe Seas – Connected Coasts 2025-2030, and recognizes the exciting and challenging trends in the maritime sector at national and international level. We are looking for experienced individuals to join our Board to support the implementation of our strategy. Applicants should have Board experience as well as expertise and a professional qualification in one or more of the following: Legal – A qualification and experience in the legal profession Professional Qualification and experience in Risk or Compliance. Professional Qualification and experience in Environment, Sustainability and/or Heritage. Experience in the areas of Public Sector Governance, Marine, Maritime or Navigation would be beneficial and is desirable but not essential. This would include expertise or specific experience of working professionally in any sub-sector of the marine and maritime sector e.g. shipping, ports, offshore wind, fisheries, leisure, marine technology, surveying etc. or knowledge of navigation gleaned from a qualification (e.g. yacht master) or a sailing/seafaring background (leisure, merchant, navy). Irish Lights values and supports diversity and equality of opportunity. We are seeking candidates from both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Appointments are made on merit. While Board members do not receive fees, the successful appointees will gain significant exposure to and experience in a sector growing in both national and international importance. For further Expressions of Interest should be submitted to Boardappointments@irishlights.ie no later than the 29 th April 2026 . Further information and Expressions of Interest forms can be downloaded from our website here . The Commissioners of Irish Lights is a registered Charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority (reference no. 20002794) #J-18808-Ljbffr
