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Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Dock Operator

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates should have an interest in entering the profession and a background in shipping, mechanical engineering, dredging, maritime technology, metalworking, or another technical discipline.
  • Candidates should have the ambition and ability to develop from Dock Operator to fully qualified Dock Master.
  • Candidates should be able to read technical drawings and have sufficient technical understanding to quickly learn how docks and installations operate.
  • Candidates should be able to perform relevant technical calculations and assess operational situations.
  • Candidates should communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, customers, and ship crews in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

  • Operate dock installations, including dock gates, hydraulic systems, pumps, generators, and compressors, to support the safe docking and undocking of ships.
  • Support the preparation of dock plans to determine how ships can be docked safely and efficiently, considering dimensions, weight, draft, and trim.
  • Prepare dock operations, including positioning keel and side blocks and preparing and carrying out the complete docking procedure.
  • Set up temporary provisions for docked ships, such as fire extinguishing, ballast water, lighting, communication, and access facilities.
  • Perform first-line maintenance on docks, installations, and equipment to ensure their condition and safety.
  • Carry out other technical and supporting work as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of German is preferred.

About the Company

Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Damen provides design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services for maritime needs, offering ships and platforms to enable safe, reliable and efficient operation across oceans, seas, lakes and rivers with a focus on sustainability. It uses standardized designs and modular production, collaborating with an international maritime cluster to build ships and share knowledge to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The company differentiates itself through family ownership, emphasis on standardisation, long-term thinking and a global network that enables knowledge transfer and scalable production. Its goal is to become the most sustainable shipbuilder in the world, contributing to sustainable local development through its network and craftsmanship.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$324.5M
Headquarters
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Founded
1927

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