First Mate (STCW 95): II/2 - Dredging

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.Your responsibilities

• 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

Your profile

• 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

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