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Hands-On, Safety-Focused, Precise

Join Sarens and be part of moving 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:

Your job as an International Barge master in a nutshell:

• Prepare and move barges before and after each job
  
• Follow project and safety plans during all operations
  
• Carry out ballasting work using instructions and calculations
  
• Read and follow mooring and layout plans
  
• Operate winches and take part in mooring tasks
  
• Assist with load-outs using SPMT and skidding systems
  
• Help place cranes and support lifting activities from the barge
  
• Join toolbox talks and follow safety rules
  
• Keep daily records and report to the Lead Supervisor or Project Manager
• 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.