Second Mate (STCW 95): 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.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 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