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Project Black Rocks on Saba began as a renovation project after hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. The new port will play a crucial role in improving the island's accessibility and supporting economic development.
The existing Fort Bay Harbor will remain the primary cargo port, while Black Rocks Harbor will accommodate all other port users. The separation of cargo and small shipping activities will improve maritime safety, and the new port will become an attractive and tourist-friendly docking point. Additionally, with a view to food security, the new port will provide a resilient alternative docking site for cargo ships in case Fort Bay Harbor is damaged or becomes inaccessible due to the impact of tropical storms or hurricanes. The completion is scheduled for December 2026.
The Project is to design and construct a new port on the south side of Saba, an island in the Caribbean. The scope of the project contains dredging, a rock-breakwater, a concrete deck on piles and civil works on land. It is anticipated to erect a Precast Yard for the project on St Maarten.
Scope
In the inner harbor, between the breakwater and the mainland, approximately 200 meters of quay wall consisting of precast concrete L-walls needs to be constructed.
Before heavy L-walls weighing up to 32 tons can be placed on the seabed, a trench must be excavated from the shore. It is essential that neither too much soil is removed, nor too little, as this will require the excavator to return later.
After excavating the trench, a screed frame is used to place the bedding layer and foundation for the precast concrete L-walls. This layer must be installed with the utmost care and precision.
Once a certain length of bedding material has been placed, measured by the survey, and inspected by divers, the precast concrete L-wall elements can be installed.
A motivated, experienced supervisor is required to install the aforementioned L-walls.
The requirements for this L-wall Supervisor are :
- Civil supervisor with 5 years experience civil marine/ dredging projects
- Experience on marine projects such as for example jetties, quay walls, ports and dredging operations;
- Assist L-wall installation activities planning;
- Supervise on-site operations with regards to excavation trench, installation of bedding including placement of precast concrete L-wall elements;
- Direct and lead a team of construction workers;
- Ensure that excavation, foundation and L-wall installation operations are performed in accordance with the regulations and health & safety procedures;
- Liaise with other related personnel and departments to ensure timely completion of the L-wall installation;
- Monitor resource usage and report any discrepancies or problems;
- Maintain records of dredging operations and equipment;
- Ensure safety on the dredging site by keeping the work area clean and alerting personnel of any potential hazards;
- Willing to relocate and work on the island of Saba;
- Proficient in English language (spoken and written);
- Open, fair and frank communication is expected;
- The candidate must have a practical, flexible attitude willing to communicate and cooperate with all levels of the project team;
- Pro-active attitude and a problem solving mentality would be required to be successful in this role;
Target Start date : Februari 2026
Duration: August 2026
Work-hours: 40+, 5/6 days a week
Location: Saba basecamp ( all facilities included)
Branche: International Projects
