Engineer 1 SSCV

Heerema Marine Contractors; Leiden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan tied to company performance

30 days off plus option to buy 10 extra days

Free access to in-house gym

Activities to connect with colleagues

Modern office in Leiden

Excellent pension and insurance

Job summary

A leading offshore engineering company is seeking an Engineer 1 SSCV to participate in record-breaking offshore projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe inspection and maintenance of machinery, supervising personnel, and assisting with construction activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, significant experience in offshore engineering, and proficiency in English and Dutch. The position comes with an attractive compensation package and 30 days of leave along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Engineer on offshore vessels.
• Experience with Dynamic Positioning operated vessels is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe, efficient inspection and maintenance of machinery.
• Supervise technical personnel and ensure proper handover.
• Assist during construction activities by operating various equipment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Proficient in English

Proficient in Dutch

Education

Vocational or Bachelor Maritime degree (MAROF)

STCW CoC AIII-2, Chief Engineer unlimited

Job description

Overview

Would you, as an Engineer 1 SSCV, like to be part of record-breaking offshore projects using the largest crane vessels in the world?

Responsibilities

During your watch you are responsible for the safe, efficient inspection and maintenance of machinery as well as equipment in engine room spaces, accommodation, galley, deck, project related equipment and lifesaving equipment. You report defects and malfunctioning of systems, circuits, equipment and interrupt, without any hesitation, unsafe activities or conditions and report these. Furthermore you assist during construction activities by operating the pile driving hammers, pile handling tools, compressors, pumps and cargo barge ballast systems. You keep the engine room book updated, perform toolbox talks, ensure a proper job and shift handover. As a last you supervise the technical (fleet) personnel on watch together with new technical personnel and trainees.

Why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects worldwide;
• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance; bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
• Future-proof pension: gross scheme covering base + 13th month + holiday allowance, with no mandatory contribution up to €70,719.48.
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together);
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Who you will work with

In this position you will work closely with professional and experienced colleagues on deck, on the bridge and in the engine room. This position requires an experienced Engineer with a vocational or Bachelor Maritime degree (MAROF) or an equivalent oriented technical background (preference is to have the STCW CoC AIII-2, Chief Engineer unlimited). You have a minimum of 5 years’ of experience as Engineer on board of an offshore vessel, a Dynamic Positioning operated vessel is an advantage.

As a person you possess proven leadership skills, a practical, problem-solving, result-oriented mindset and you are a true team player. Your command of both the English and Dutch language, written and spoken, is excellent.

Here is what it takes to be a real Heerema colleague

• Learning mindset, which means being open to feedback, curious, and eager to learn;
• Personal leadership which means you are an entrepreneur at heart, have the mindset of a founder and take control of your own work and development

Working at Heerema Marine Contractors

Making the impossible possible offshore, this is what drives us at Heerema! To execute our offshore projects we must innovate, engineer and develop to find solutions for our clients' challenges. We are passionate about sustainability and are guided by our Sustainability Roadmap to reduce our impact on the planet. Working with Heerema means working in an international, informal, and friendly environment where you will meet likeminded and passionate colleagues.

• International environment and challenging projects;
• Extensive onboarding process and oceans of opportunities to develop;
• Development program to allow your talents to flourish;
• Excellent perks and benefits, including an offshore allowance, interesting bonus structure and excellent pension and insurance;
• Nice cabin spaces, fitness facilities, excellent catering and other recreational activities on board;
• High focus on safety and sustainability.

Heerema has a 5 weeks on / 5 weeks off working schedule but this may fluctuate due to the nature of our activities.

Is this your dream job? Put in your application now!

We are looking forward to hearing from you. We are interested in your CV, but we mainly want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality, and what is your motivation to succeed. So be sure to include a brief cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this position. So hit the button, apply, and make the impossible possible with Heerema. We'd love to meet you!

The application process

The application process will consist of two interviews, an online assessment and contract negotiations. At the end of the process, we will cordially welcome you aboard.