Assistant Boatman

Job Description & Requirement

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated

Boat Skipper/Assistant

to support environmental survey operations aboard our vessel. This role involves assisting in vessel operations, navigation, maintenance, and supporting scientific teams in conducting environmental study and data collection

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and assist in navigating the survey boat in compliance with maritime regulations and safety protocols.
• Support environmental survey teams in collecting environmental data, samples as well as deploying and retrieving research equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on the vessel, ensuring all safety and operational equipment is in good working order.
• Assist with logistic planning, including fuel management and site assessments.
• Ensure adherence to environmental and marine conservation guidelines during operations.
• Record and maintain logs of vessel operations, weather conditions, and any incidents.
• Communicate effectively with the survey team and shore-based personnel.
• Assist in emergency procedures and respond effectively to unexpected situations on the water.

Qualifications and basic skills

• Valid boating license or skipper certification (e.g. Steersman/helmsman license)
• Experience operating small to mid-sized vessels, preferably in a survey, research, or marine environment.
• Knowledge of maritime safety regulations, navigation techniques, and emergency response protocols.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for minor vessel maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in environmental research, marine biology, or oceanography (preferred but not required).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in challenging marine conditions.
• Proficient swimming skills for field surveys around water environments.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with hydrographic or environmental survey equipment.
• First Aid and Sea Survival Certification.
• Experience working with marine survey companies

DHI

is a global digitally enabled advisory company committed to advancing and sharing knowledge of water environments. With more than 60 years of experience, DHI works across the entire water cycle to support decision-makers in addressing complex water-related challenges.

Headquartered in Denmark, DHI is present in 23 countries, with more than 1,100 engineers and specialists combining deep domain expertise, advanced technologies and unique modelling software. From developing offshore wind farms and safeguarding cities from flooding to improving water quality, protecting shorelines from erosion and supporting marine and coastal resilience, DHI delivers solutions grounded in science and data-driven insight.

Together with clients and partners across the public and private sectors, DHI innovates new ways to use, manage and live with water and protect water-related ecosystems—enabling a sustainable future for water.