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3rd Engineer

Posted 13 Jan 2025
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0 to 5 years
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English (Fluent)

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Do you want all the benefits of working for a large international organisation combined with the personal approach of a project solid team on board of our state-of-the-art equipment? Then read about what Van Oord can offer you.

The Position

Do you have an affinity with marine construction and do you see yourself working with state-of-the-art equipment that meets the latest technical standards? Van Oord is looking for 3rd Engineers, preferably with experience on dredging-, offshore- and/or offshore wind vessels. As a 3rd Engineer, you will co-manage the maintenance and repair of the engine room and technical installations, ensuring equipment availability for optimal production while keeping safety, maritime, environmental regulations, and Van Oord guidelines in mind.

Your Impact

As a 3rd Engineer, your role is crucial in maintaining and optimizing the technical installations on board, together with the Chief Engineer and 2nd Engineer. Your responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining and optimizing the availability of technical installations on board.
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and maintaining safety equipment (ISM & ISPS) to meet Van Oord’s high standards.
  • Collaborating daily with the Chief Engineer and 2nd Engineer to plan and execute necessary tasks.
  • Maintaining the ship's administration in line with Van Oord standards.

Your Workplace

Working at Van Oord offers a varied, international work environment. You will be part of an organization that values safety and environmental care while delivering impactful marine projects globally. As a 3rd Engineer, you will operate on modern, cutting-edge vessels alongside a committed and experienced team.

About You

You are stress-resistant, flexible, and agile, with a strong hands-on mentality. Your excellent communication skills and decisiveness make you a valuable team player. You possess:

  • A Technical Maritime degree or equivalent practical experience as an engineer on board.
  • Familiarity with STCW courses, and you are willing to complete all Van Oord required training.
  • Fluency in English at a professional level, suitable for international operations.

We Offer You

Van Oord provides a competitive salary and an excellent package of fringe benefits, including:

  • Gross salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunities for further professional development.
  • A varied, international working environment.
  • Excellent fringe benefits.
'The vessels are state-of-the-art. You're always working on exciting projects, and on top of that, you're with a stable, reliable employer!' Bart, 3rd Engineer VOX Apolonia

Van Oord is a global player in the field of Offshore Energy and Dredging and infrastructure. We are a family-owned company with over 155 years of experience as an international marine contractor. With almost 6000 employees and a fleet of 60 vessels, we strive to enhance the energy transition and to deliver climate adaption and marine infrastructure solutions worldwide. Within our strategy we focus on safety, sustainability, digitalisation and our people.

Marine & Offshore
Rotterdam
Active in 43 countries
6,000 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 38 years