Traineeship Project Operations Offshore

Are you ready to dive into an exciting career in offshore projects? Our traineeship offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in offshore operations through rotations in the Coastal Engineering Infrastructure and Subsea Rock Installation departments. Over 18 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse and dynamic projects, including both fast-paced and long-term initiatives in various phases.

THE POSITION

This traineeship exposes you to two key departments: Coastal Engineering Installation (CEI) and Subsea Rock Installation (SRI). You’ll contribute to integrating specialized equipment in offshore operations and subsea rock installation, ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently. With three six-month rotations, you’ll gain exposure to long-term projects, logistics, contract management, and dynamic international work settings. 

YOUR IMPACT

Your fresh ideas and proactive mindset will enhance Van Oord’s offshore operations. 

• Contribute to the preparation and execution of projects across global locations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve seamless integration of equipment and logistics.
• Bring new perspectives to enhance innovation and sustainability

YOUR WORKPLACE

From the Netherlands to international project locations, you’ll collaborate with specialized teams in CEI and SRI. This dynamic and innovative environment fosters teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring every project achieves its full potential. 

ABOUT YOU

You thrive in dynamic environments, embracing opportunities to adapt, learn, and contribute to complex projects. Collaboration and communication come naturally to you, and as a proactive problem-solver with excellent interpersonal skills, you are prepared to tackle challenging offshore projects. 

Hard Skills: 

• A degree (HBO/WO) in Maritime Technology, Civil Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of logistics or contract management is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work internationally.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

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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