1st Mate

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person