Trencher Operator Trainee on board

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 the Trencher Operator’s and Shift Supervisor’s instructions.

• You assist the Trencher Operator in mobilization and demobilization 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

About Us

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies.

DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources.

While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex
projects.

DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.