Preferably, you have a degree in navigation or a few years of relevant experience in this function. Yet, trainees with a passion for working offshore can be accepted as well.

Holder of a (basic) Offshore Training Certificate and/or a Certificate in Marine Operations of Self Elevating Platforms can be an asset

You have a keen interest in technique, enabling you to operate and maintain the barge with respect for its equipment

DGPS positioning systems have no secrets for you

Knowledge of first aid is required (Certificate is an asset)

Excellent skills in English is a must, knowledge of French (or Arabic) can be a major asset when working in North-African countries with local crew.

Any qualifications as an offshore crane operator are most welcome as well.

You know how to work a PC and its standard office software

And last but not least, you are willing to work and live abroad for longer periods.

You should live and breathe the core competencies of the client:
o Entrepreneurship - take initiative,
o Flexibility - cope with changes,
o Innovation - find ways to improve,
o Result-orientation - meet the targets, and
o Work in a TEAM (Together Each Achieves More).

And on top of that, the above function also requires the following skills:
o Accountability - we need to rely on you to deliver a job well done,
o Analytical thinking - use your experience to improve and coach your team accordingly
o Planning and Organizing - make the best use of your equipment and time
o Problem Solving – use your common sense
o Technical Expertise – be the specialist we look for but not “mister know it all”