Internship QHSE Marine

Do you want to help keep our fleet safe while gaining hands on experience in the maritime industry? This internship gives you the opportunity to work on real challenges that support vessels operating around the world. You will learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects and see how your work supports safe operations at sea.

The position

Every day, Van Oord vessels operate in complex environments across the world. Safety and security are essential to everything we do. As an Intern QHSE Marine, you will support the development and documentation of operational procedures that help our fleet work safely and effectively. You will analyse existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and help create practical solutions that can be applied across our vessels. Throughout your internship, you will work closely with your Team Lead and experienced colleagues who will support your development. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine analytical work with practical maritime operations. Your contribution will directly support the continued safety and performance of our fleet.

Your impact

As a valued member of our QHSE Marine team, you will work alongside six colleagues with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience. Together, you will help strengthen the way we work and ensure that safety remains at the heart of our operations. Your work will contribute to clear and consistent processes that support crews around the world. Through your analyses and recommendations, you will help turn knowledge into practical improvements. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and improvement of procedures and operational plans
• Reviewing and documenting existing processes to ensure clarity and consistency
• Translating findings into practical procedures and clear reports
• Embedding outcomes into daily operations and sharing best practices across the fleet
• Collaborating closely with colleagues to deliver sustainable improvements

Your workplace

You will be based at our Rotterdam office and become part of a small, international and highly collaborative team. The atmosphere is open, supportive and focused on learning from one another. From your first day, you will be treated as a full member of the team and encouraged to contribute your ideas.

Van Oord creates innovative solutions that strengthen coastal regions, improve maritime infrastructure and support the energy transition. We give our people the trust, freedom and responsibility to make a difference.

About you

You enjoy analysing information, improving processes, and working together with others to achieve results. You are curious, eager to learn and comfortable taking initiative in a dynamic environment. You communicate clearly and can translate complex information into practical solutions. To be successful in this internship, you bring:

• Third- or fourth-year student in Industrial Engineering & Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Enrolled at a Dutch educational institution
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Good command of the English and Dutch language, both written and spoken

We offer

This internship gives you the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the safety and performance of our global fleet while developing valuable professional and personal skills. Next to that you’ll get:

• An internship allowance
• Personal guidance from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to build a valuable network within Van Oord
• Access to development opportunities and learning resources
• Dynamic international working environment where your ideas and initiative are valued

‘Making sure everyone gets home safely each day. That’s what drives me.’

Mădălina, HSE Manager