Salvage Engineer

Boskalis • Houston, TX

194d

About The Position

As a salvage engineer, you will be working for SMIT Salvage, one of the largest salvage companies in the world. SMIT Salvage has an extensive track record and its clients include many leading insurers. SMIT Salvage has specialized equipment and expert staff, and it can respond to incidents throughout the world 24/7. Operations are managed from four strategically located locations with respect to major international shipping routes: Rotterdam, Houston, Cape Town, and Singapore. The offices have a 24-hour link to clients, ships, the other offices of the Boskalis Group and agents worldwide. Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

Requirements

• A minimum degree in any field with experience sailing onboard ships.
• Worked for at least 5 years on modern (merchant) ships.
• Preferably experience with a range of different types of vessels and engine-room plants.
• Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays frequently, with OT and allowances compensated.
• Fully proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the salvage master/project manager at site.
• Assist the technical manager and the operations manager in the selection of new salvage equipment and setting up the right maintenance procedures.
• Maintain company owned salvage equipment.
• Share knowledge with other engineers about complex ship's systems.
• Advise the salvage inspector and superintendent about how to break into existing ship's systems in order to use them during the salvage operation.
• Produce reports about the actions taken to get systems operational again.

Benefits

• Career opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Warm welcome and onboarding program for new colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees