Diego Garcia: Harbor Pilot (Contingency)

KBR•San Antonio, TX

103d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harbor Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient navigation, piloting, docking, and scheduling of all naval, civilian, and commercial vessels operating within Diego Garcia Harbor and surrounding waters. This role serves as a key liaison between military and civilian stakeholders and ensures harbor operations fully support mission-critical activities. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an Unlimited Tonnage Harbor and Docking Pilot or Chief Harbor Pilot.

Requirements

Must be U.S. citizens.
Must possess Special Background Investigation (SBI), secret clearance.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an Unlimited Tonnage Harbor and Docking Pilot or Chief Harbor Pilot.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Must be properly licensed by the USCG (or other recognized regulatory body) and be Unlimited Tonnage rated or have prior Navy experience with NEC 0215 qualifications and have had an exemplary record as a Navy Pilot.
U.S. Navy Harbor and Docking Pilot (QM-0215)

Nice To Haves

Retired U.S. Navy, E-7 or above is preferred.
Superior leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate the Daily Harbor Schedule for review and approval by the Port Operations Officer.
Pilot U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, civilian, and foreign-flagged vessels of all classes and unlimited tonnage into and out of Diego Garcia Harbor.
Operate in all environmental conditions, including darkness, reduced visibility, strong currents, heavy rain, and gale-force winds.
Direct and coordinate the simultaneous operation of multiple tugboats, pusher boats, and support craft during vessel maneuvering, docking, unmooring, and anchoring.
Consult nautical charts, maps, tide tables, weather reports, and navigation systems to determine safe vessel movements.
Set vessel courses and speeds using expert knowledge of local waters, including depths, tides, currents, weather patterns, and navigational hazards.
Ensure vessel movements avoid reefs, shoals, and other hazards by utilizing navigational aids such as sector lights, channel markers, buoys, and land-based navigation aids.
Advise ship Masters on local harbor rules, safety procedures, and lagoon customs requirements.
Supervise naval and civilian personnel engaged in docking, berthing, and mooring of vessels, floating docks, cranes, and barges.
Serve as the primary liaison with: Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Commander Squadron Two, Military Sealift Command, Tenant and supported commands.
Coordinate all harbor movements of ships, small craft, cargo barges, fuel barges, and LCM operations to ensure uninterrupted mission support.
Act as Docking Master, developing and executing vessel-specific mooring plans for Deep Draft Wharf and POL Fueling Pier operations.
Determine and supervise proper placement of pier fenders, docking camels, and mooring configurations based on vessel size and requirements.