Talent Pool: Second Mate Training - Dredging

As a graduate from a maritime institute, you start working on DEME vessels as Second Mate Training. You have your STCW II/4 certificate in hand and collected by preference some sailing time during your studies to enhance towards II/1 and II/2. Some of our vacancies are currently open for immediate recruitment, while others are part of our ongoing talent pool. If you apply for a talent pool position, there may not be an immediate opening, and you may not be contacted right away.

However, your application will be carefully reviewed and securely stored in our system. We regularly revisit our talent pool when new opportunities arise, so your profile may still be considered for future roles.

• You work on board a TSHD, CSD or split barge under the Second Mate’s supervision.
• You learn about the dredging process on deck and on the bridge.
• You contribute to the performance of the operational activities and the optimization of production.
• You update navigation charts and books.

• 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 hold at least a II/4 COC (Certificate of Competency in accordance with the international convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers 1995).
• You speak and write fluent English.
• You are flexible to work on projects in Belgium and around the world.
• You have a valid Passport, Seaman's Book, Seafarers Medical.
• You have a strong awareness of Health, Safety and Environment.
  
  You have a hands‑on and no nonsense mentality.

• 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.