Posted 4 days ago
Talent Pool: Second Mate II/2 - II/1 - Dredging
AI Summary
Second Mate on board DEME dredgers (TSHD, CSD, or split barge), responsible for watchkeeping, navigation, dredging operations, equipment maintenance, and safety under the First Mate's supervision.
About this role
Our Hopper dredgers (TSHD) and Cutter dredgers (CSD) work around the world on the most challenging dredging projects. Being a sailor with DEME is not only sailing from A to B. You need to work with the dredging equipment, which you can only learn by doing it. If you have experience in dredging, please apply here.
Please note:
Some of our vacancies are currently open for immediate recruitment, while others are part of our ongoing talent pool. If you apply for a talent pool position, there may not be an immediate opening, and you may not be contacted right away. However, your application will be carefully reviewed and securely stored in our system. We regularly revisit our talent pool when new opportunities arise, so your profile may still be considered for future roles.
Your responsibilities
You will work on board a TSHD, CSD or split barge depending on your motivation and skills, under the First Mate’s supervision
You are responsible for the watchkeeping, navigation, the dredging process, the maintenance of the dredging equipment and the daily operations on board
You contribute to the performance of the operational activities and the optimization of production
You maintain the safety on board
You update navigation charts and books
You will be communicating with the project managers, site superintendents, surveyors and local authorities. It is part of the daily job
Your profile
You already have work experience on a Hopper dredger (TSHD) or Cutter dredger (CSD)
You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nautical sciences or you followed an 'MBO-4' or ‘HBO’ education in a maritime academy or nautical institute
You hold a COC (Certificate of Competency in accordance with the international convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers 1995)
You speak and write fluent English
You are flexible to work on projects in Belgium and around the world
You have a valid Passport, Seaman's Book, Seafarers Medical
You have a strong awareness of Health, Safety and Environment
You have a hands-on and no nonsense mentality
Preferably you already have a basic experienced in dredging
Our offer
An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance
A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally
A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities
A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing
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