Talent Pool: Second Mate II/2 - II/1 - Dredging

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