Trencher Operator on board

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV is seeking a Trencher Operator to manage trencher equipment on offshore cable laying vessels. You will follow Shift Supervisor instructions, assist mobilization and project prep, and operate per manuals while maintaining logs.

The role prefers experience in maritime/offshore settings, requires fluent English, and a hands-on, no-nonsense attitude. Willingness to spend five weeks away from home is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Hydraulic Systems (MBO Level 3-4).
• Knowledge of Electronics (MBO Level 3-4).
• Preference for work experience in maritime/offshore environments.
• Communicative and problem solving abilities.
• Hands-on, no-nonsense mentality.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Willing to be away from home for 5 weeks.

Responsabilités

• Operate trencher equipment safely and efficiently per plans and requirements.
• Follow Shift Supervisor instructions and assist mobilization/demobilization.
• Support project preparations and maintain equipment logs.
• Operate according to manufacturers manuals and instructions.
• Coordinate maintenance and basic repairs with Shift Supervisor.
• Complete pre-checks before operations and ensure proper procedures.
• Maintain daily maintenance, fault, and improvement logs.
• Inform Shift Supervisor of issues and process deviations.
• Support DEME QHSE policies and project HSE plan.
• Participate in HIRA meetings and keep safety at a high level.

Connaissances

Hydraulic Systems

Electronics

Communication

Problem solving

Hands-on

English fluency

Formation

MBO Level 3-4 in Hydraulic/Electronics

Description du poste

Our Dredging and Offshore vessels are highly technological equipment. As a Trencher Operator you are responsible for the operation of trencher equipment on board of our off-shore cable laying vessels.

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 Shift Supervisors instructions.

You assist Shift Supervisor in mobilization & 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 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 and relevant site/inspection.

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

Knowledge of Hydraulic Systems (MBO Level 3-4)

Knowledge of Electronics (MBO Level 3-4)

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

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources. While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects. DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.