1st Mate

Summary

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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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

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

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

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

WHERE NEXT?

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Apply

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Meet us

Either at our HQ or virtually, we’ll get to know each other better and discuss your opportunities together.

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Join our team

Where Next? Time to sign your contract and embark on your DEME journey

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