Light Keeper, Lighthouse

Aliases: Light Keeper, Lighthouse

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Light Keeper, Lighthouse is expected to perform include:

Operating light house signalling equipment to guide incoming or passing ships, keeping a watch during night and maintaining equipment in working order.
Lighting gas lamp (lighting equipment), cleaning nozzle hole of the burner, maintaining a supply of oil to burner at prescribed pressure
Ensuring that the mantles of gas lamp burns brightly without any flame
Operating winding machines and pulleys to rotate lens around light or lamp to throw out light rays at set speed
Recording meteorological data, direction of wind, temperature (both inside and outside) of lamp-room, condition of seas (whether calm, moderate or rough) etc. at prescribed intervals
Putting out light at sunrise by cutting off oil supply to gas lamp
Cleaning and polishing lenses, lamp and glass panes daily using special cloth and solution
Oiling bearing wheels, clock work, weight shaft mechanism and other equipment during the day
Ensuring that oil drum is full and is maintained at prescribed pressure
Submitting periodical reports regarding condition of light-house, meteorological data etc.; to superiors
Submitting periodical reports regarding condition of light-house, meteorological data etc.; to supervisors
Attending to minor breakdowns and replacing parts such as burners, mantles, etc.
Reporting to supervisors cases of major breakdowns for rectifications
Maintaining general cleanliness and ensuring that ladder platform, galleries, dome, etc. are in perfect service condition

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job
The role does not involve team handling
Travelling is not required on the job unless there are multiple lighthouses
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Work is for 5/6 days a week
Main part of the working hours are from dusk to dawn
The role involves working in shifts
The role includes working on weekends and holidays

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and One Arm (OA)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Minimum – 10th pass

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of operating light house signalling equipment, lighting gas lamp (lighting equipment),
Knowledge of winding machines and pulleys, direction of wind, temperature of lamp-room, condition of seas, etc.
Basic knowledge of cleaning and polishing lenses, lamp and glass, oiling bearing wheels, clock work, weight shaft mechanism and other equipment
Understanding the reasons of minor and major breakdowns and replacing parts such as burners, mantles, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Near vision for both eyes have to be 0.6 and distant vision has to be V 6/6 Reads

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁸

Engineering, Science and Polytechnic colleges across the country
IIT, ITI across the country

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.nsdcindia.org/advocacy

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/LighthousesofIndia(2).pdf
http://www.dgll.nic.in/WriteReadData/Publication/Publication_Pdf_File/FalsepointLightHouse(1).pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Flag Lascar →Assistant Light Keeper, Lighthouse → Light Keeper, Lighthouse → Head Light Keeper, Lighthouse

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

Coming soon

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹⁴

Port authorities and shipping companies,

KEYWORDS

Lighthouse keeper

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3521.2100	Light Keeper, Lighthouse
ISCO 2008	3521	Broadcasting and Audiovisual Technicians
NIC 2008	52220	Service activities incidental to water transportation
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-1.pdf
4	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
5	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
8	http://www.minglebox.com/engineering/colleges/category/telecommunication-engineering
13	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Executive-Summary-Telecommunications.pdf http://www.coai.com/Indian-Telecom-Infocentre/Telecom-Sector-Skill-Council
14	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Telcommunications.pdf
15	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx

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