Salvage Diver

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SMIT Salvage, part of Boskalis, is recruiting a Salvage Diver for a full-time, on-site role in Papendrecht with opportunities to work at project locations worldwide. You will join the mobile salvage team and perform diving and rigging tasks under the Salvage Master, as well as welding, cargo handling and deck support, plus routine maintenance of dive gear. Key requirements include a valid Medical Dive Certificate, strong English communication, good eyesight, and willingness to work weekends with overtime paid. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and the ability to operate in dynamic marine environments. To apply, submit a tailored online CV and cover letter, keep your certifications current, and be ready for online or in-person interviews.

Company Description

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.

SMIT Salvage is part of Boskalis and in your job you will work for this salvage company that is one of the largest in the world. We have an extensive track record, and our client base includes many ship owners, governments, oil and gas companies and leading insurers. The power of the sea is unpredictable. You never know when or where a vessel is going to get into trouble and how a salvage operation will turn out. We have five strategically located offices near the main global shipping routes: Rotterdam, Houston, Cape Town, Macae and Singapore.

Job Description

Make your mark as Salvage Diver at Smit Salvage!

As a Salvage Diver, you will make your mark by contributing to the operational part of emergency responses and wreck removals worldwide. Teamwork is key in salvage activities, which take place both under and above water. The work consists of miscellaneous tasks like welding and cargo handling but also work on deck.

As a Salvage Diver, you will be working for SMIT Salvage, one of the largest salvage companies in the world and part of the Boskalis and working closely with agents worldwide. SMIT Salvage has an extensive track record and its clients include many leading insurers.

Your responsibilities as Salvage Diver

• As part of the mobile salvage team, your primary role is undertaking diving and rigging works within your capabilities as required and directed by the Salvage Master.
• Execution of other salvage activities such as: welding, cargo handling or deck support.
• Maintenance of dive equipment.

Your qualities
You can make your mark as Salvage Diver if you have: 

• A valid Medical Dive Certificate.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Preferably good eyesight.
• Open to work on weekends and public holidays frequently, with OT and allowances compensated.

Qualifications

What you can Expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a pension scheme, collective schemes such as health insurance, travel allowance and foreign posting terms.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.   
• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra information

• Your team: As a Salvage Diver you will work for SMIT Salvage Papendrecht. You will work for one of the largest salvage companies in the world. You are part of the team of Salvage Divers. You will also work with various other colleagues who are part of the Salvage team.
• Where you will work: You will work at our location in Papendrecht or Vlaardingen and at project locations worldwide.
• Full/part-time job: The position of Diver is a full-time job (40 hours a week).
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

Interested? Apply by filling in your details and uploading your CV and cover letter on our careers site.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions. 

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies 
We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. There fore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.