CPT Operator

How you can make your mark

Make your mark as a CPT Operator within Boskalis’ Offshore and Geotechnical operations. In this role, you will play a crucial part in performing Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) for offshore and on-site projects — vital data collection that supports engineering designs and ensures safe, efficient project execution.

Your expertise in CPT operations and geotechnical testing procedures will contribute directly to meeting project deadlines and maintaining operational excellence. Working closely with the project and operations team, you will handle both routine and complex CPT tasks, guaranteeing that our geotechnical data quality meets Boskalis’ high standards.

This is an operationally hands-on role where your skills and safety mindset will make a tangible impact on the success of our projects.

Your responsibilities as a CPT Operator

• Operate CPT equipment offshore and on-site, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection.
• Execute geotechnical testing procedures to project requirements and industry standards.
• Perform equipment checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to deliver timely results.
• Uphold Boskalis’ NINA safety principles and maintain operational records.

Your qualities

• Proven hands-on experience in Geomil CPT operations.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical testing procedures and data quality assurance.
• Ability to work in offshore and onshore conditions.
• Relevant certifications or CPT-specific training.
• Safety-focused, proactive team player with strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.

We offer

What you can expect

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!

Extra information

• Your team: You will be part of Cofra team based in Abu Dhabi.
• Full/part-time job: Your work will take place offshore or on-site, depending on project requirements.
• Procedure: To apply, simply complete the online application form and upload your CV. Once your application is received, you will get a confirmation email. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for one or more interviews, followed by an on-site assessment in Abu Dhabi to evaluate practical skills and suitability for the role. If both you and Boskalis are happy to proceed after the assessment, we will make you an offer to join our team. After successfully completing all steps, we will warmly welcome you to our organization.

About Boskalis

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

Interested?

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of CPT operator. Please contact Catherine Buenaagua, corporate recruiter via our careers page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.

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