Job offer description

Pipefitter

1Reports to:

Ship Repair Manager

2 Job description:

Navitec Marine Services is a leading ship repair company specialized on fast 24/7 interventions. We perform afloat ship repairs mainly in Belgian ports but we can also be found on regular basis in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Dunkirk and even Hamburg.

Through swift interventions, high quality repairs and creative solutions we assure customers keep contacting Navitec for repairs on sea-going vessels.

One of our frequent challenges is the repair and maintenance of pipes and flanges. Both disassembly and assembly on board as well as fabrication in our workshop happen on a daily basis.

If required you may also be deployed as an experienced welder.

The current job opening is in connection to an imminent retirement of one of our experienced pipe fitters.

3 Job description:

  • The preferred candidate feels right at home between pipes and flanges. You are able to independently fabricate, repair and mount pipe work on various installations and on board of sea-going vessels,
  • You know how to handle mild and stainless steel, aluminum and other alloys,
  • Solving smaller mechanical issues comes naturally to you,
  • Flexibility in working hours will be required as our clients’ vessels always have a tight schedule in port and waiting times must be minimized as much as possible,
  • You are able to advise the client’s representatives, the vessel’s superintendent as well as the vessel’s crew in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.

4 Qualifications and experience:

  • You have successfully completed an education in pipe fitting, any additional education in mechanics or welding are definitely a bonus,

  • A minimum of 5 year relevantexperience,

  • Being familiar with the layouts and particulars of working on sea-going vessels play to your advantage,

  • As many of our jobs are in ports such as Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Ghent, Rotterdam and Dunkirk, a driving license is basicrequirement.

5 Competencies and skills:

  • You have a strong safety mindset and you are able to asses risks as well as taking required safety precautions for your personal safety as for other personsinvolved,

  • Good knowledge of English is amust,

  • You must be able to work in a team as well asautonomously,

  • Hands-onmentality,

  • Being flexible both in working hours asjob-related,

  • Culturalawareness.

6 Applicants information:

  • For more detailed information about our services and history of Navitec we refer to our website:www.navitec.be

Job details
Sector:
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
Occupation field:
Work experience:
Work experience is required
Required skills:
repair plumbing systems
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:
Link for more information:
www.navitec.be/

About company

Navitec Marine Services was founded in 1979 as an independent industrial workshop specialized in general ship repairs. As we are permanently and exclusively active in the day to day business of shipping, we can ensure the best possible services for our customers. In our workshop we are fully equipped for all ship repairs. This is also the starting point for our roadside assistance team. For our… Find out more