Boskalis
Dredging and Marine Contracting
FleetTraineeship-DredgingTrack
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“Fleet Traineeship - Dredging Track at Boskalis. Skills: Dredging process, Vessel operations, Technical support. Support engineering projects. Support operational projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Prepare for Technical Superintendent role
Industry & Context.
Technical problem-solving
Work abroad
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MBO level 4, Associate Degree or BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar, Affinity with technical systems, machinery or maritime environments, Practical mindset and interest in hands-on technical work, Flexibility to work in different environments and adapt, Good command of spoken and written English
Nice to Have
Living in the Netherlands
What You'll Do.
Support engineering projects
Support operational projects
Ensure reliable vessel performance
Assist with maintenance
Assist with daily operations
Support projects on-site
Support projects abroad
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
International teams; Experienced colleagues; Mentor guidance
Communication Scope
Spoken English; Written English
Full Job Description
Boskalis is a leading global dredging and marine contractor. We design and build infrastructure in and around water, such as ports, waterways, offshore energy installations and coastal protection projects. We also develop and operate a large fleet of specialised vessels to carry out this work worldwide. Working at Boskalis means contributing to solutions that support global trade, enable the energy transition and protect coastlines. In a world where population growth, rising energy demand and climate change are key challenges, we create innovative, sustainable solutions for complex maritime projects. Some projects quite literally change the map. From creating new land to building ports and protecting coastlines, dredging is about shaping the world around us. As a Dredging Fleet Trainee at Boskalis in Papendrecht, you contribute to projects that have a visible and lasting impact. 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 F
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