Traineeship Offshore Energy Cable Unit

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of offshore engineering? Join our Offshore Energy Cable Unit as a trainee and develop your expertise in cable installation engineering. Gain hands-on experience across multiple stages of project development, from preparation to offshore installation, and position yourself for a promising career path in this dynamic field.

THE POSITION

As a Trainee in the Offshore Energy Cable Unit, you will embark on an 18-month development program designed to help you become a professional in the cable installation field. Through structured learning phases, you gain valuable project experience, from the preparation stage to offshore installations, and contribute to optimizing processes and systems.  You’re involved in various tasks, working closely with experienced engineers and project teams to gain a deep understanding of the entire project lifecycle. 

YOUR IMPACT

Throughout the 18-month traineeship, you will progress through three phases that will shape you into a skilled professional in the cable foundation field: 

• Phase 1: Focus on building a strong foundation by learning the core principles of cable installation. You will take relevant courses, such as offshore training, and begin familiarizing yourself with the team and the projects.
• Phase 2: Active involvement in project operations, where you will support tasks, such as planning installation, solving engineering issues, and assisting in project documentation. You’ll work in various project stages and gain practical experience, sometimes working offshore or supporting roles on-site.
• Phase 3: Apply all the knowledge and experience gained in the first two phases to your daily work. You will return to the office to reflect on your learnings, contribute to tender processes, support standardization projects, and take part in innovation initiatives. This phase focuses on improving cable installation processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of the department.

YOUR WORKPLACE

Our Offshore Energy Cable Unit is a vibrant, multicultural team with international colleagues who bring diverse expertise to every project. We value collaboration, support, and a healthy work-life balance. The team often engages in activities outside of work, ensuring a supportive and collaborative team environment. We believe in continuous development, providing you with a well-structured plan to help you grow into an Installation Engineer and beyond. 

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who is social, communicative, and able to effectively collaborate with others. You are proactive and curious, always eager to learn new skills and quickly adapt to new challenges. You have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to break down complex information and find practical solutions. A true team player, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are willing to contribute to both work and personal projects with an entrepreneurial drive. 

Your qualifications include: 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil, mechanical, marine technology, aerospace, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proactive and eager to learn new concepts
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take initiative.

WE OFFER

We offer you an 18-month Traineeship designed to accelerate your personal and professional development. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships with fellow trainees, and form a network that will support you throughout your career. Besides this, we also offer: 

• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• Attractive travel reimbursement (€0.31 per km) and home-office reimbursement (€2.15 per day);
• 32 vacation days (with a maximum of 7 collective days) to be taken outside the office periods;
• A variable bonus, depending on the company’s results;
• An attractive pension plan;
• Option for a collective health insurance plan (Van Oord covers your additional package);
• Flexible home-office arrangement: in agreement with your manager; 
• Unique development opportunities consisting of various workshops, presentations and training courses;
• Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, Queer Community;

• Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling, and motorcycling.

Apply now and become a Creator of Resilience to make an IMPACT with Van Oord! 

Applications submitted via email will not be processed. Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated. 

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