Trencher Operator Trainee on board

Summary

Our Dredging and Offshore vessels are highly technological equipment. As a Trencher Operator Trainee you are being trained for the operation of trencher equipment on board of our Offshore Cable laying vessels. This job is a combination of operating and maintaining the trencher, both in a mechanical and electrical way. The goal is to become an independent Trencher Operator in the future.

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 Trencher Operator’s and Shift Supervisor’s instructions.

• You assist the Trencher Operator in mobilization and 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.

• You ensure the equipment is utilized in line with applicable procedures

• 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

• You followed a technical education about Mechanics or Electronics (Bachelor or MBO 3-4 level)

• You have knowledge about Electricity

• 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