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2nd Engineer MPI Jack ups

Posted 8 Jun 2025
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1 to 10 years
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Full-time
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English (Fluent)

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Join Van Oord as a 2nd Engineer MPI Jack Ups

At Van Oord, we are constantly seeking talented and motivated professionals to join our offshore team. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to work on dynamic offshore projects, then the role of 2nd Engineer MPI Jack Ups might be the perfect fit for you!

As a 2nd Engineer MPI Jack Ups, you will be a key player in the maintenance and operation of our cutting-edge jack-up vessels. These vessels are integral to our offshore wind farm installations, dredging, and other marine projects. You will ensure the technical equipment and systems on board are in optimal working condition, allowing the team to carry out their tasks efficiently and safely.

Your Impact

  • Operate & Optimize: Take charge of water injection dredging systems, managing water pressure and flow to fluidize the seabed for efficient sediment removal.
  • Maintain & Innovate: Lead the charge in maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing water injection systems. From pumps to nozzles, you'll ensure everything is running at peak performance.
  • Prioritize Safety & Compliance: Champion the safety of your team and the environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and regulatory standards, ensuring that operations are always carried out safely and responsibly.
  • Collaborate & Lead: Work hand-in-hand with the Chief Engineer, First Engineer, and your crew to make sure every aspect of the operation runs like a well-oiled machine.
  • Document & Report: Keep track of all operational data, provide insightful reports on equipment performance, and assist in identifying and solving any issues that arise.

About You

  • In possession of a valid COC 2nd Engineer, all underlying certificates.
  • Previous experience on jack-up vessels or offshore vessels is highly preferred.
  • Proven experience working as a single engineer, with a passion for technology, automation and innovation.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to think on your feet.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead and support your colleagues.
  • A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.

We Offer You

  • A salary with excellent secondary benefits according to the CAO Waterbouw.
  • Extra allowances for working on board or at project locations abroad.
  • A transparent career path with training and courses for further development.
  • A work environment where health and vitality are encouraged, including fitness facilities on board.
  • A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere.
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