Healthy Oceans Internship

Are you looking for a dynamic and educational internship as part of Heerema Marine Contractors Sustainability Department?

**A unique maritime adventure**:
**Research question**: _How can Heerema Marine Contractors improve the quality and environmental performance of vessel treatment system discharges by implementing efficient and effective strategies aligned with best practices?_

**About the job**

As an intern you will join the Sustainability Department of Heerema Marine Contractors to answer the above research question. Your role will cover:

- You will set up an investigation program to identify the information needed to answer the research question and provide an action plan for improvement.
- You will have the opportunity to engage with all our disciplines to complete your investigation, including fleet personnel, engineering, HSE and operations departments.
- Your input will contribute to our mission to be the leading marine contractor creating sustainable value(s) for clients and stakeholders.

As part of the intern program, you will have exposure to both the on and offshore marine contractor environment.

**Research role overview**

As a Marine Contractor, we operate all over the world to transport, install and decommission offshore infrastructure. To support the operation of our vessels, we use onboard systems which discharge treated water. Discharge could negatively affect the marine environment. Within our Healthy Oceans team, we have the aim to minimize these negative effects.

Examples of some activities where we are making use of certain discharge systems:

- To produce clean drinking water and management of our discharge of grey and black water, filtration processes are in place.
- Biofouling is a common challenge during our sailing activities, as it can lead to the transfer of invasive species. To overcome this, we use of anti-biofouling techniques.
- Stable vessels are essential for our operations, realised by using our vessels’ ballasting system. These systems include ballast water treatment systems to reduce the risk of invasive species transfer.

You will join our Healthy Oceans multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on identifying strategies to improve the quality of discharges from the treatment systems onboard SSCV Thialf. The focus will be narrowed to one or two systems to ensure a deep understanding, and the desired outcome is to produce a discharge improvement action plan.

**Is this the job for you?**:
This position requires an initiative-taking and enthusiastic intern who can contribute to creating sustainable value. This following attributes are required:

- You are an ideal team player;
- Excellent research and communication skills in English both written and spoken;
- Flexibility and willingness to travel;
- Are a BSc Student IVK, HVK or equivalent;

**Here's why people love working with us**:
At Heerema Marine Contractors, we are ambitious and continuously stretching the boundaries to satisfy our client’s challenging demands. In this inspiring environment you have the opportunity to accelerate your personal growth. We offer an excellent package of employment conditions such as:

- Informal working atmosphere with international colleagues;
- An encouraging environment where you can constantly develop your knowledge and skills;
- Support by highly knowledgeable and skilled professionals. Every Intern is assigned an experienced Supervisor;
- Possibilities to expand your professional network and build a relationship with your fellow interns and graduates;
- Free use of Heerema's in‐house fitness facilities;
- An easily accessible office within walking distance from Leiden Central Station, with an in-company parking garage available.

**Are you our next Sustainability Intern?