Maritime Operator (247 Control Room)

The North Sea doesnt take a day off and neither do we.

Royal Dirkzwager is looking for a Maritime Operator to join our 24/7 operations team in Maassluis. This is a fully on-site position based in our control room at the heart of the Port of Rotterdam.

If you stay calm under pressure communicate confidently and enjoy working in an environment where every shift is different this could be the role for you.

What youll do

As a Maritime Operator you are the eyes ears and voice of Royal Dirkzwager. Youll monitor maritime operations coordinate information and respond to situations in real time.

Your responsibilities include:

• Monitoring offshore platforms in the North Sea via VHF radio.
• Tracking vessels using AIS plotting courses and monitoring routes.
• Coordinating with the Netherlands Coastguard on maritime violations.
• Collecting and verifying critical maritime data around the Port of Rotterdam and updating our platform.
• Providing real-time maritime intelligence to our offshore clients.
• Acting as a point of contact outside office hours.
• Supporting emergency response operations at sea together with experienced colleagues.

Your onboarding

You wont be thrown in at the deep end. During your first 6 to 8 weeks youll complete a structured onboarding programme working alongside an experienced senior operator while learning the systems procedures and responsibilities of the role.

Only when youre fully prepared will you start working independently. Many of our current senior operators started exactly where you are today.

Qualifications :

Were looking for someone who enjoys responsibility works accurately and keeps a cool head when situations change quickly.
You have:

• An mbo level of education (a maritime or nautical background is an advantage but not required).
• Excellent command of English. Dutch or additional languages are a plus.
• A calm client-focused approach with strong prioritisation skills.
• The flexibility to work a rotating 6-shift schedule. Over an 8-week cycle youll work 27 shifts including one standby week during which you must be available for up to 6 shifts plus 1 additional day.
• Experience as a 2nd or 3rd Officer is a strong advantage.
• A home within reasonable commuting distance of Maassluis as the rotating shift schedule includes occasional short-notice call-outs.
• The legal right to live and work in the Netherlands. Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas or work permits for this position.

What we offer
In return youll join a close-knit team where your work has a direct impact on maritime safety and operations.

• A gross monthly salary between 2509.50 and 3247.35 (full-time) depending on experience.
• A 30% structural shift allowance bringing your total gross monthly salary to approximately 3262 to 4222.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• A 4% Personal Choice Budget.
• The possibility to work part-time from 24 hours per week.
• A flat open organisation with short communication lines.
• A comprehensive onboarding programme and ongoing support from experienced colleagues.

Additional Information :

Interested
Wed love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply please contact:

Jeroen Dolfsma; 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time