Fleet Traineeship - Dredging Track (Middle East)

Overview

What You Can Expect

• As a trainee, you contribute your technical knowledge to the core dredging process by supporting engineering and operational projects, ensuring reliable vessel performance, and assisting with maintenance, upgrades and daily operations within the fleet.
• Your work combines technical problem-solving with hands-on involvement.
• This means working in the office on planning and coordination, as well as going on site or abroad to support projects in practice.
• You won’t be behind a desk all day — you will be close to the vessels, equipment and operations that make projects happen.
• Depending on your assignment, you could be involved in large international projects such as the construction of new ports, land reclamation projects or coastal protection works.
• Recent examples include the development of Manila International Airport in the Philippines and coastal protection projects in the Maldives.
• While some assignments take place close to home, others bring you to project locations around the world where vessels operate continuously in international teams.
• The programme
• The 12-month Fleet Track Traineeship prepares you for a role as a Technical Superintendent within our dredging division.
• As a Technical Superintendent, you are responsible for the technical performance, maintenance and reliability of vessels and equipment.
• As a trainee, you will set development goals and work on them throughout the programme.
• Focused on learning by doing, you will complete two tailored assignments.
• You will work with experienced colleagues, receive guidance from a mentor and follow training courses.
• We offer
• You Are Excited To Start Your Career In a Hands-on Technical Environment.
• Always Curious, You Are Eager To Learn, Especially When Working With New Systems Or Unfamiliar Dredging Equipment And Technical Situations.
• Furthermore, You Have
• A completed BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Affinity with technical systems, machinery or maritime environments.
• A practical mindset and interest in hands-on technical work, both in the office and on-site.
• Flexibility to work in different environments and adapt to changing project conditions, also abroad.
• A good command of spoken and written English.
• Rewarding conditions
• At Boskalis, You Work In An International And Hands-on Environment Where You Contribute To Complex Projects And Take On Responsibility From An Early Stage.
• We Offer a Strong Combination Of Learning Opportunities And Attractive Employment Conditions, Including
• A competitive salary.
• 25 vacation days (based on a full-time contract), a number of collective scheduled days off.
• Access to training and courses at the Boskalis Academy.
• Young Boskalis: a network of young professionals offering social and sporting activities.

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