Would you like to start your mechanical career on one of our 'State of the Art' Tugs? 

As Assistant Engineer you can start your mechanical career and will be trained and guided by Engineers 1 and 2. You carry out maintenance and other tasks in the machine room, conduct the necessary tasks related to the machine room and make sure that safety procedures are complied with on board of our crane vessels. You are the ship's trouble-shooter when it comes to various mechanical issues and challenges. We will make sure that you will receive plenty of training sessions and courses to help you master the machines and keep your knowledge up-to-date to develop yourself to an Engineer 2 or 1 or maybe eventually even higher?  

You have recently obtained your Vocational or Bachelor degree at the Maritime School and or an equivalent oriented technical degree. Furthermore you have excellent reporting skills, a practical mind and flexible attitude. The ability to communicate in a strong and clear manner in English is essential. 

Here's why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects worldwide;
• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance; bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
• Future-proof pension: gross scheme covering base + 13th month + holiday allowance, with no mandatory contribution up to €70,719.48.
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together);
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Heerema has a 5 weeks on / 5 weeks off working schedule but this may fluctuate due to the nature of our activities. 

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we do something new every day. We operate the world's largest crane vessels and with them we transport, install and remove offshore structures for the offshore energy markets. Our projects range from installing wind turbines, removing retired offshore oil and gas platforms and installing platforms up to 50,000 metric tons. By joining us, you will play an important part in our unique maritime adventure. 

As Assistant Engineer Tug you can start your mechanical career and will be trained and guided by Engineers 1 and 2 to maintain the mechanical equipment and automation systems on board of our crane vessels and to detect and repair malfunctions. You are the ship's trouble-shooter when it comes to various mechanical issues and challenges. We will make sure that you will receive plenty of training sessions and courses to help you master the systems and keep your knowledge up-to-date to develop yourself to an Engineer 2 or 1 or maybe eventually even higher?  

In this position you will work closely with our experienced and professional Engineers who will guide you in your development. 

You have recently obtained your Bachelor degree at the Higher Maritime School and or an equivalent oriented technical Bachelor degree. Furthermore you have excellent reporting skills, a practical mind and flexible attitude. The ability to communicate in a strong and clear manner, both in Dutch and English, is essential. 

Here is what it takes to be a real Heerema colleague 

• Learning mindset, which means being open to feedback, curious, and eager to learn; 

• Personal leadership which means you are an entrepreneur at heart, have the mindset of a founder and take control of your own work and development. 

 Making the impossible possible offshore, this is what drives us at Heerema! To execute our offshore projects we must innovate, engineer and develop to find solutions for our clients' challenges. We are passionate about sustainability and are guided by our Sustainability Roadmap to reduce our impact on the planet. Working with Heerema means working in an international, informal, and friendly environment where you will meet likeminded and passionate colleagues. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you. We are interested in your CV, but we mainly want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality, and what is your motivation to succeed. So be sure to include a brief cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this position. So hit the button, apply, and make the impossible possible with Heerema. We'd love to meet you! 

The application process will consist of two interviews, online assessment and contract negotiations. At the end of the process, we will cordially welcome you aboard.