Posted 25 days ago
Trencher Operator Trainee on board
AI Summary
Trains to operate and maintain trencher equipment on offshore cable-laying vessels, assisting the Trencher Operator and Shift Supervisor with mobilization, maintenance, repairs, and safe operations.
About this role
Our Dredging and Offshore vessels are highly technological equipment. As a Trencher Operator Trainee you are being trained for the operation of trencher equipment on board of our Offshore Cable laying vessels. This job is a combination of operating and maintaining the trencher, both in a mechanical and electrical way. The goal is to become an independent Trencher Operator in the future.
Your responsibilities
You ensure that the operation is performed with the highest efficiency possible in accordance with the equipment capabilities, task plans, procedures and applicable requirements.
You follow theTrencher Operator’s and Shift Supervisor’sinstructions.
You assistthe Trencher Operatorin mobilizationanddemobilization and project preparations.
You operate the trencher as per manufacturers manuals and instructions.
You ensure that planned maintenance is done and recorded in coordination with Shift Supervisor.
You ensure that the basic equipment repairs and replacements are done in coordination with Shift Supervisor.
You ensure that pre checks are completed before operations.
You ensure the equipment is utilized in line with applicable procedures
You maintain a daily maintenance, fault and improvement log.
You inform the Shift Supervisor when equipment is not functioning as required and/or intended.
You inform the Shift Supervisor when processes are not running as required and/or intended.
You actively support DEME QHSE Policies and values.
You ensure compliance with the Project HSE Plan applicable to the works.
You execute Operations in a safe and technically sound way, such that technical requirements are attained.
You participate in HIRA meetings.
You maintain safe working practices and a high level of safety awareness
Your profile
You followed a technical education about Mechanics or Electronics (Bachelor or MBO 3-4 level)
You have knowledge about Electricity
By preference, you have some work experience in the maritime/offshore field
You are communicative and problem solving
You have a hands-on and no nonsense mentality
You speak and write English fluently
You have no problem with being away from home for 5 weeks
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
Skills
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