Trencher Operator on board

S53I DEME Dredging NV

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Worldwide Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted November 3, 2025
Job description
Our Dredging and Offshore vessels are highly technological equipment. As a Trencher Operator you are responsible for the operation of trencher equipment on board of our off-shore cable laying vessels.

Your responsibilities

  • You ensure that the operation is performed with the highest efficiency possible in accordance with the equipment capabilities, task plans, procedures and applicable requirements.

  • You follow the Shift Supervisors instructions.

  • You assist Shift Supervisor in mobilization & demobilization and project preparations.

  • You operate the trencher as per manufacturers manuals and instructions.

  • You ensure that planned maintenance is done and recorded in coordination with Shift Supervisor.

  • You ensure that the basic equipment repairs and replacements are done in coordination with Shift Supervisor.

  • You ensure that pre checks are completed before operations.

  • You ensure the equipment is utilized in line with applicable procedures and relevant site/inspection.

  • You maintain a daily maintenance, fault and improvement log.

  • You inform the Shift Supervisor when equipment is not functioning as required and/or intended.

  • You inform the Shift Supervisor when processes are not running as required and/or intended.

  • You actively support DEME QHSE Policies and values.

  • You ensure compliance with the Project HSE Plan applicable to the works.

  • You execute Operations in a safe, and technically sound way, such that technical requirements are attained.

  • You participate in HIRA meetings.

  • You maintain safe working practices and a high level of safety awareness.

Your profile

  • Knowledge of Hydraulic Systems (MBO Level 3-4)

  • Knowledge of Electronics (MBO Level 3-4)

  • By preference, you have some work experience in the maritime/offshore field

  • You are communicative and problem solving

  • You have a hands-on and no nonsense mentality

  • You speak and write English fluently

  • You have no problem with being away from home for 5 weeks

Our offer

  • An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance

  • A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally

  • A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities

  • A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing

About this role

Summary

Operate trencher equipment on offshore cable laying vessels efficiently and safely.

Job title

Trencher Operator on board

Experience level

entry level

Industry

dredging

Location requirements

Worldwide location, remote work not applicable.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

hydraulic systemselectronicscommunicationproblem solvingenglish

Preferred skills

maritimeoffshore

Specializations

hydraulic systemselectronicsmaritimeoffshore
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

4001 Forest St, Denver, CO 80216, USA

Work arrangement unknown City