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2nd Engineer Offshore

Van Oord

Rotterdam
Contractor
Posted on: August 19 2026

As a 2nd Engineer, you are responsible for the condition and maintenance of the technical installations on board our offshore installation vessels. You work on vessels such as the Nexus, Calypso and Aeolus. You work in a 12 hour rotation and report to the Chief Engineer. Together, you maintain and optimise the technical systems on board. You help keep the vessel safe, reliable and ready for its next offshore operation. Your work starts with strong technical performance, and your impact reaches far beyond the engine room.

YOUR IMPACT
  • Maintaining, optimising and improving the engine room and technical systems in close collaboration with the Chief Engineer
  • Carrying out regular maintenance and repairs on technical installations to ensure optimal performance
  • Instructing, organising, supervising and motivating assigned crew members
  • Maintaining ship administration in accordance with Van Oord standards
  • Preparing, planning and executing specific maintenance projects as a Day Engineer
ABOUT YOU
  • A qualification as MarOff or Marine Engineer at MBO or HBO level
  • At least three years of experience as a 2nd Engineer on vessels with DP or heavy lift and installation operations
  • Specific knowledge and experience with offshore installation vessels
  • A DP Maintenance Certificate and the required STCW documents
WE OFFER
  • A 5-weeks-on and 5-weeks-off rotation schedule
  • A 12-hour watch on board;
  • Opportunities for further training and professional development
  • A dynamic, international work environment
About Van Oord
Van Oord logo

We create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

We are a Dutch family-owned company with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor. We value open communication with our clients and stakeholders. Our company culture is one of entrepreneurship and engaged employees. We think and act with responsibility and focus on the long term. Our purpose is to create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 4500

  • Sectors: Inland shipping, Civil, Dredging, Energy, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Wind, Shipping

  • Preferred educational level: intermediate vocational education, higher vocational education, university

  • Career level: student, starter & traineeship (0-3 years), young professional (3-5 years), professional (5-10 years), senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Civil engineering, offshore & dredging engineering, mechanical engineering, maritime technology, shipbuilding, maritime officer

  • Open vacancies: Superintendent, Technical Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Procurement Officer, Offshore Construction Manager, QHSE manager