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Offshore Energy Instructor Training & Simulator Centre

Van Oord

Rotterdam
Full Time
Posted on: April 21 2026

In the role of Trainer and Instructor within the Training & Simulator Centre you play a key role in developing realistic simulation programmes and preparing colleagues for work on board and on projects. You contribute to creating effective learning experiences and strengthening knowledge, skills and performance across the organisation.

You are responsible for developing and maintaining high quality simulation programmes and training materials on our inhouse simulators. You translate complex technical challenges into realistic scenarios for both junior and experienced crew members as well as staff. You deliver training, transfer knowledge and assess certified programmes, while also acting as a point of contact for operational and production related questions. In addition, you continuously work on maintaining and improving the simulators, training programmes and the overall learning environment, including supporting and guiding visitors.

Within the Training & Simulator Centre, processes are simulated as realistically as possible using implemented mission equipment. This includes activities such as jacking vessels, operating cranes for the installation of monopiles, accurately positioning cables on the seabed and rock placement, all of which are central to the training programmes.
 

YOUR IMPACT

  • In this role, you make a direct impact on the quality, safety and performance of our operations. You:
  • Ensure colleagues are well prepared and confident when starting on board and on projects
  • Strengthen knowledge, skills and behaviour through realistic and purposeful simulations
  • Translate complex technical challenges into practical and effective learning experiences
  • Contribute to a safe working environment by training critical operational scenarios
  • Continuously improve training programmes and the learning environment based on operational insights and feedback

ABOUT YOU

  • You have a strong technical foundation and feel at home in a maritime environment. You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others grow in their profession. You combine technical expertise with a practical and solution oriented approach. In addition, you bring:
  • HBO level of working and thinking or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven expertise in maritime engineering and experience with complex technical challenges
  • Experience in developing and delivering training programmes and simulation exercises
  • Affinity with simulators and translating real life practice into realistic training scenarios
  • The ability to clearly transfer knowledge and guide others in their development
  • A proactive and solution oriented mindset with a focus on quality and safety
  • Willingness to work on board for short periods, offshore or abroad
  • Good command of the English language, both spoken and written

WE OFFER

  • At Van Oord, you will have the opportunity to develop your talents and contribute to impactful projects worldwide. We offer:
  • Room for innovation, initiative and personal development
  • Competitive employment conditions and opportunities for training and growth
  • A key role in delivering future oriented maritime projects and strategic objectives
  • Competitive salary based on experience and responsibilities
  • Travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.40 per day)
  • 32 holidays per year
  • Variable bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Optional collective health insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working (2 days per week from home)
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities, including GoodHabitz online courses
  • Access to communities such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the staff association
  • Participation in sports and social activities such as skiing trips, sailing weekends and cycling events
About Van Oord
Van Oord logo

We create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

We are a Dutch family-owned company with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor. We value open communication with our clients and stakeholders. Our company culture is one of entrepreneurship and engaged employees. We think and act with responsibility and focus on the long term. Our purpose is to create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

As a global marine contractor with over 150 years of experience, we focus on dredging and marine construction, offshore wind, offshore infrastructure, and infrastructure in the Netherlands. We work closely and safely with our clients and stakeholders to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

Our purpose and mission have four main drivers. The growing world population needs more space. Maritime transport requires new and improved infrastructure. Climate change demands better coastal protection. The demand for energy is growing and a renewable energy system is essential to providing the energy needed for the future.

Community involvement

We believe it is important to make a contribution to the communities in which we live and work. That is why we sponsor cultural and social activities and initiatives in the maritime sector. The underlying principle of Van Oord’s sponsorship policy is to give something back to or do something special for the community in which we are active. We involve ourselves in the environment in which we work by sharing knowledge and working with local experts. We add value by teaming up with research institutes, NGOs and other local partners.

Working at Van Oord

It’s the ingenious people that make Van Oord: the things that drive them, their entrepreneurship, dedication, passion, team spirit and care, and what they want to share with the world.

The knowledge and experience of Van Oord’s rich past are sources of inspiration and the foundation on which to build its future. Van Oord’s employees’ thirst for knowledge is encouraged by a focus on career development. Because our projects and the environment in which we operate change constantly, working at Van Oord is a lifelong learning experience, at all levels in the organisation. By sharing knowledge, Van Oord ensures expertise will be passed on to future generations.

Van Oord can offer a world of opportunities to professionals working on prestigious projects, good career prospects, space for personal and professional development and a competitive salary. The work can be demanding, so you must be flexible and inventive.

In exchange for this you will be given the opportunity of a lifetime. Van Oord also provides employees with various opportunities for further learning, including the Van Oord Academy. Our center focuses on Van Oord’s core activities as an international contracting firm and on the expertise in execution, project management, procurement and safety. Based on this aim, we develop technical learning paths and global training programs.

Do you have a few years’ experience, are you a team player, enterprising and would you like to broaden your horizons. Are you looking for a dynamic and versatile international environment in which your work is appreciated and rewarded well. If you recognise yourself in this description, Van Oord would like to meet you.

Kick-start of your career: Van Oord traineeship

Have you just finished your studies? Would you like to start your career within a leading maritime contractor, but you haven’t finished learning yet? Would you like to continue to develop yourself through training and on the job experience? Then Van Oord’s traineeship is definitely something for you!

With the Van Oord traineeship you will be ready for the next step in your career in no time. What your traineeship will look like is up to you. As a trainee, you will have a front row seat on world-class maritime projects, with a strong focus on sustainability and on your own development.  You have the potential to grow into a key position within our company in a technical or staff department. We help you to work with confidence and to get the best out of yourself. Your personal growth is key. In addition to this, you will earn a good salary right from the first day!

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 4500

  • Sectors: Inland shipping, Civil, Dredging, Energy, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Wind, Shipping

  • Preferred educational level: intermediate vocational education, higher vocational education, university

  • Career level: student, starter & traineeship (0-3 years), young professional (3-5 years), professional (5-10 years), senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Civil engineering, offshore & dredging engineering, mechanical engineering, maritime technology, shipbuilding, maritime officer

  • Open vacancies: Superintendent, Technical Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Procurement Officer, Offshore Construction Manager, QHSE manager