Talent Pool: Second Mate II/2

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.

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

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.