Join our dynamic team as a USV Pilot, where you'll navigate and operate seagoing Uncrewed Surface Vessels for cutting-edge maritime missions.
THE POSITION
You’ll be controlling vessels that are far out at sea from our dedicated, land based Remote Control Room. This is your chance to contribute to innovative projects and advance your career using our Marine Ingenuity.
YOUR IMPACT
In the role of USV Pilot, you will be operating our newest seagoing USV's. You will be one of the company’s specialists in remote maritime operations and contribute to developing our solutions and software as well as our procedures and qualifications for such operations. While on duty, you are responsible for the safe operation, navigation and look out/watch keeping. You will collaborate within the teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Your gained experience and knowledge will be a valuable asset for the further development of our USV fleet.
- In charge of daily USV operation;
- Close cooperations with engineering team;
- Work with latest technologies;
- Overseeing collection of survey and environmental data.
YOUR WORKPLACE
The work is done both at the client's preferred location and via remote connection from the Van Oord Remote Operation Center in our head office in Rotterdam. The role requires that you enjoy (international) traveling and have the willingness to perform shift work when required by the project.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who is curious by nature and has a strong interest in technology. Ideal candidates have experience in sailing vessels or in remote operations and possess strong technical knowledge, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
You should be a problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset and have good written and verbal communication skills in English. Due to the nature of remote controlled operations, a precise and accurate preparation phase is required. During this phase, working according strict procedures and checklists is a must.
- Navigation Knowledge: passage planning, navigational routine, watchkeeping, a good understanding of COLREG;
- Meteorology Knowledge: understanding currents and tides and interpretating weather forecasts;
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to use IT and remote communication technology, including basic internet protocols and networking;
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication, both for remote operations and coordination with other maritime users;
- Safety Awareness: Commitment to safety rules and the ability to conduct risk assessments.
WE OFFER
We offer you a position where you will make a significant contribution to our mission 'building a better world for future generations'. In addition, we offer you:
- A salary in line with your responsibilities and experience;
- 32 vacation days (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
- Variable bonus, depending on the company result, among other things;
- An attractive pension plan;
- Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
- Van Oord will provide an internal training to get familiarised with the operation of our USV and its navigation and information systems;
- Extensive development opportunities, including a very comprehensive online academy through Goodhabitz;
- Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association;
- Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling, field hockey and motorcycling.
Interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Kim de Wolf.
Do you like to know more about and want to stay informed of other vacancies within Van Oord? Climb aboard and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!
Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.
#LI-KD2
THE POSITION
You’ll be controlling vessels that are far out at sea from our dedicated, land based Remote Control Room. This is your chance to contribute to innovative projects and advance your career using our Marine Ingenuity.
YOUR IMPACT
In the role of USV Pilot, you will be operating our newest seagoing USV's. You will be one of the company’s specialists in remote maritime operations and contribute to developing our solutions and software as well as our procedures and qualifications for such operations. While on duty, you are responsible for the safe operation, navigation and look out/watch keeping. You will collaborate within the teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Your gained experience and knowledge will be a valuable asset for the further development of our USV fleet.
- In charge of daily USV operation;
- Close cooperations with engineering team;
- Work with latest technologies;
- Overseeing collection of survey and environmental data.
YOUR WORKPLACE
The work is done both at the client's preferred location and via remote connection from the Van Oord Remote Operation Center in our head office in Rotterdam. The role requires that you enjoy (international) traveling and have the willingness to perform shift work when required by the project.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who is curious by nature and has a strong interest in technology. Ideal candidates have experience in sailing vessels or in remote operations and possess strong technical knowledge, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
You should be a problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset and have good written and verbal communication skills in English. Due to the nature of remote controlled operations, a precise and accurate preparation phase is required. During this phase, working according strict procedures and checklists is a must.
- Navigation Knowledge: passage planning, navigational routine, watchkeeping, a good understanding of COLREG;
- Meteorology Knowledge: understanding currents and tides and interpretating weather forecasts;
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to use IT and remote communication technology, including basic internet protocols and networking;
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication, both for remote operations and coordination with other maritime users;
- Safety Awareness: Commitment to safety rules and the ability to conduct risk assessments.
WE OFFER
We offer you a position where you will make a significant contribution to our mission 'building a better world for future generations'. In addition, we offer you:
- A salary in line with your responsibilities and experience;
- 32 vacation days (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
- Variable bonus, depending on the company result, among other things;
- An attractive pension plan;
- Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
- Van Oord will provide an internal training to get familiarised with the operation of our USV and its navigation and information systems;
- Extensive development opportunities, including a very comprehensive online academy through Goodhabitz;
- Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association;
- Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling, field hockey and motorcycling.
Interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Kim de Wolf.
Do you like to know more about and want to stay informed of other vacancies within Van Oord? Climb aboard and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!
Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.
#LI-KD2
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