Hands-On, Safety-Focused, Precise
Join Sarens and be part ofmoving the biggest and most exciting projects across Europe.
As a Barge Master, you help make heavy transport and installation work safely and smoothly on the water.
As a Barge Master, you work on rivers, canals, and lakes across Europe. You will help prepare, operate, and move barges during transport and installation jobs. This includes Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off), skidding, and crane operations.
You will work closely with engineers, tugboats, and other crew to carry out safe and efficient operations.
Responsibility:
1. Your job as an International Barge master in a nutshell:
2. Prepare and move barges before and after each job
3. Follow project and safety plans during all operations
4. Carry out ballasting work using instructions and calculations
5. Read and follow mooring and layout plans
6. Operate winches and take part in mooring tasks
7. Assist with load-outs using SPMT and skidding systems
8. Help place cranes and support lifting activities from the barge
9. Join toolbox talks and follow safety rules
10. Keep daily records and report to the Lead Supervisor or Project Manager
11. Work together with tugboat captains, marine crew, and clients
In this position, you will report to the planning manager. Sometimes you work more in a small team of about 3 people, sometimes you work in a larger team.
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PROFILE
Required:
12. Experience working on barges and water-based transport
13. Knowledge of ballasting and mooring
14. Able to read basic technical plans (mooring, layout, ballast)
15. Experience with Ro-Ro and skidding operations
16. A safe work attitude
17. Good team player
18. Excellent English communication skills
19. Willing to travel and work across Europe
Preferred:
20. Background in marine operations or engineering
21. Some experience with SPMT transport
22. Certified training in barge or deck operations
23. Experience with cranes on barges is a bonus
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WE OFFER
You give some, You get some.
24. Permanent contract - full-time position.
25. An attractive salary with numerous benefits such as a net (abroad) daily allowance, insurances..
26. Transport, accommodation and breakfast provided by Sarens
27. In addition to your on-the-job training, you will follow additional courses. - At the Sarens Training Centre, you can obtain all necessary certificates.
28. Sufficient career opportunities. - At Sarens, you are encouraged to grow in the direction you wish - You own your future. You never stop learning and you will continue to evolve.
29. Nice working atmosphere and helpful colleagues!
30. Place of employment: Wolvertem - Belgium (HQ) and Europe