Internship D&OS Dredge Components Engineer - Improvement of wear resistance of dredge lines

Are you looking for a way to make a direct impact in a team? A challenging internship project where you can push the limits of what is possible? Do you enjoy finding new ways to create and design something focused at efficiency? If so, then look no further than this internship position as a Dredge Components Engineer at Royal IHC!

Internship Project Description

The Dredging & Offshore Systems (D&OS) – Dredge Components Engineering Department is responsible for delivering the complete engineering package for the dredge line installation on board cutter suction dredgers (CSD’s) and trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD’s) within Royal IHC. In addition to delivering drawing packages to the yard, engineers also communicate daily with the production department, supply chain management, and customers.

Royal IHC has delivered various custom-built CSD’s and TSHD’s, all equipped with a dredge line system to transport the dredged mixture from seabed to ship or shore. The dredge line is a typical wear product; continuous contact with the dredged mixture (sand, gravel, and stones) causes significant wear, which is not uniform and can show large local differences. To maximize the stand time of the dredge line, it is important to prevent excessive and local wear as much as possible.

Within this internship project, you will investigate and analyze (local) wear in the dredging pipeline using CFD (or a similar tool) and test your findings against practice. The aim is to gain more insight into (local) wear, predict and minimize it, and achieve a better service life for the entire dredge line system. To achieve this, you will be involved in a wide range of tasks and have the following responsibilities:

• Investigate and familiarize yourself with the principle of the dredge line and pump system.
• Perform the necessary calculations and create basic documents and/or drawings, both in written format and using drafting and 3D modelling software.
• Liaise with other Dredge Components Engineers to assess your progress and designs.
• Liaise with several other departments within IHC to gather the necessary information for this assignment.

Your Profile

To discuss and inform the organization and colleagues of the developments and initiatives of this internship, you must be a curious, confident, and self-driven individual. As a third or fourth-year student, you are capable of taking the initiative when carrying out your duties. To be eligible for this position, you must have:

• A higher vocational education (HBO) or equivalent.
• A study focused on mechanical engineering, shipbuilding, or industrial design.
• Experience with 2D and/or 3D modeling software (desirable).
• A high level of interest in the dredging or heavy industry (desirable).
• A good command of Dutch and English, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work independently and be self-critical.

We Offer

• A monthly reimbursement of €652,50 based on a full-time week.
• Reimbursement of your travel costs.
• Guidance and support from experienced professionals in the field.
• A challenging and instructive internship within an international company.
• A great opportunity to contribute to the future of the maritime industry.

Do you have questions about Royal IHC careers? Please contact us via: Recruitment@Royalihc.com