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Deck Foreman Trainee

Deme

Zwijndrecht
Posted on: July 7 2026
Summary

As a Deck Foreman Trainee on our Fallpipe vessels or Stone dumping vessels, you learn how to build up the fallpipe, in order to execute our offshore activities in good order. You work together with the deckhand team. You are interested in becoming a supervisor and become a Deck Foreman in the future.

Your responsibilities
  • Under supervision of the Deck Foreman, you co-ordinate the build-up, operation, and break-up of the fallpipe system 

  • You motivate the crew during all deck operations  

  • You ensure the deck activities are carried out safely, efficiently, according to procedures and instructions 

  • You act as point of contact between the deck crew and vessel officers 

  • You familiarize with the company’s VMS, risk assessments and work procedures. 

  • You create work permits in our software system Maximo 

  • You take part in promoting the shipping company's policies on safety and environmental protection 

  • You monitor working conditions and intervene proactively to prevent unsafe situations on deck  

  • You plan and assign daily tasks, you ensure adequate manpower and clear instructions 

  • You report any unsafe practices to the officer on duty and attempt to rectify them 

  • You maintain good order, cleanliness, and readiness of the deck and the equipment 

  • You participate in all training programmes and drills as directed 

  • You adhere to requirements of all applicable manuals of the fallpipe 

  • You contribute to a positive working atmosphere and strong teamwork on board 

Your profile
  • By preference, you followed an engineering or technical education, or can replace this by experience

  • You are a hands-on professional with a practical mindset

  • You feel at home on deck and want to learn how to guide a team safely and efficiently in a demanding offshore environment 

  • You lead by example, communicate clearly, and remain calm under pressure 

  • While you understand the equipment and operations on board, your future strength lies in coordinating people, maintaining discipline, and ensuring work is done correctly, safely, and on time. Flexibility, responsibility, and a strong safety awareness are key parts of who you are. 

  • You are computer wise in order to work with your software systems 

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

About Deme
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DEME

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialized fields of offshore energy, dredging, marine infrastructure, and environmental works. We also engage in concessions activities in offshore energy, maritime infrastructure, green hydrogen and deep sea mineral harvesting. With 150 years of experience and nearly 6,000 highly skilled professionals, we have built up a vast bank of knowledge and expertise which has allowed us to foster a pioneering approach throughout our history. This enables us to bring tailor-made solutions, innovation and new technologies to our customers’ projects, ensuring that they are performed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.

  • Number of employees: 6,000+ highly skilled professionals worldwide.

  • Sectors: Dredging & Maritime Infrastructure, Offshore Energy (Wind/Oil & Gas), Environmental Remediation, and Infra (marine and civil).

  • Preferred educational level: MBO (Vocational) for crew/technical staff; HBO/WO (Bachelor/Master) for engineering, project management, and office roles.

  • Preferred education: Civil Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Dredging & Offshore Engineering, Maritime Science (Marof), or Environmental Science.

  • Career level: All levels, with dedicated programs for Students/Interns, Graduates (via "Career Days"), and Senior Professionals (Engineers, Managers, and Senior Officers).