DEME Group
Talent Pool: First Mate II/2 - Dredging
Belgium · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerDEME Group
- LocationBelgium
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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 sailing from A to B. We need 1st Mates with experience in Dredging to keep our fleet active 24/7 around the world.
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Your responsibilities
You will work on board a TSHD under the Master's supervision
You determine how the dredging work should be performed, in consultation with the Master
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You are responsible during your watch for directing the dredging work and optimizing the production
You ascertain whether any maintenance is required with respect to the dredging installation and the auxiliary installation with the First Engineer
You communicate with the project managers, site superintendents, surveyors and local authorities. It is part of the daily job
You give clear and balanced feedback to your co-workers, aiming at the development of others
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 have worked in the position of 1st Mate or Master in the dredging business for several years
You hold a COC of II/2
You speak and write fluent English
You have a strong awareness of Health, Safety and Environment
You have a hands-on and no nonsense mentality
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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