DEME Group

Trencher Operator on board

Belgium · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDEME Group
LocationBelgium
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Sep 2025

Our Dredging and Offshore vessels are highly technological equipment. As a Trencher Operator you are responsible for the operation of trencher equipment on board of our off-shore cable laying vessels.

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 Shift Supervisors instructions.

You assist Shift Supervisor in mobilization & 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.

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You ensure the equipment is utilized in line with applicable procedures and relevant site/inspection.

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

Knowledge of Hydraulic Systems (MBO Level 3-4)

Knowledge ofElectronics (MBO Level 3-4)

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

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