Short description

Are you ready for a great start as Engineer in dredging? For our candidate pools, we are looking for Second Engineers who would like to join in and expand their career at the hopper fleet of the greatest dredging companies in the world.

Function description

As second engineer, you work directly under the chief engineer of these hoppers, you are able to keep the watch independently.

You maintain the engine room, identify problems and solve them in consultation. Working safely is of course a high priority for you.

In order to keep the crew complete for the future, we are looking for candidates who would like to go into dredging, or who want to take a step further in their career in hydraulic engineering.

You will start as a second engineer, but your goal is to eventually work independently as chief engineer on this specialized dredging fleet.

The best dredging companies in the world regularly call on iPS Powerful People to look for new talent for them.

Are you in our pool? Then we will contact you first

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary
• A great chance to start your career in dredging
• The opportunity to gain a lot of experience as a second engineer on these beautiful hoppers
• To show what you can do with this major player in this innovative business
• Chance for permanent employment
• A good rotation schedule

Requirements

• A diploma nautical school, specializing in dredging is an advantage
• Seamansbook
• Certificate of Competence Officer in charge of an engineering watch
• Valid nautical approval
• Valid STCW certificates
• Fluent English and Dutch in word and writing
• Some proven experience or internship on board a hopper dredger is an advantage

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