Education: bachelor’s degree in Romania and master’s degree at the University of Technology in Lisbon
Age: 27 years
What made you decide to come and live in the Netherlands?
I come from Romania, where I completed the first part of my studies in naval architecture. Afterwards I earned my master's degree in Portugal. Upon completion of my studies, I was approached by various companies. Nevesbu seemed to be an attractive option. They have a long tradition in naval architecture and have an excellent reputation that reaches far beyond their borders. Additionally, the level of engineering in the Netherlands is high and that really appealed to me. As an extra advantage, my wife - who is also an engineer - was also offered a job in the Netherlands.
What does your job as a naval architect entail?
I work mainly with engineering problems and structural design. Nevesbu specialises in naval vessels, specifically submarines. This is usually a highly specialised field in terms of equipment and materials and requires complex engineering solutions. These are challenges which I greatly enjoy! I always work as part of a project team which includes other engineers and design specialists.
What has been your most interesting project so far?
One of our clients wanted to have an existing tanker converted into an oil producing ship (FPSO-vessel). A fantastic project in which we were able to come up with many creative solutions. I was involved mainly with the structural integration of the external turret mooring system.
And, how is your Dutch?
Well, to be honest, not very good. All communication at work is in English, so it doesn't really matter that my Dutch is not up to scratch. However, it would be nice to be able to talk with colleagues about things other than work. So, a language course in Dutch is high on my priority list.
"The level of engineering in the Netherlands is high and that really appealed to me."
Education: bachelor’s degree in Romania and master’s degree at the University of Technology in Lisbon
Age: 27
Why did you decide to live in the Netherlands?
I come from Romania, where I completed the first part of my studies in naval engineering. Afterwards I obtained my master’s degree in Portugal. When I finished studying I was approached by various companies. I found Nevesbu to be a very attractive option. They have a long tradition in shipbuilding and have an excellent reputation that reaches beyond their borders. Furthermore, the level of engineering in the Netherlands is high and that appealed to me tremendously. An additional advantage is that my wife, who is also an engineer, also found a job in the Netherlands.
What does your job as a marine engineer entail?
I mainly deal with engineering issues and make calculations for building structures. Nevesbu specialises in naval ships and specifically in submarines. This is usually a highly technical field in terms of equipment and materials that demands complex engineering solutions. These are challenges which I greatly enjoy! I always work in project teams and with lots of other engineers and builders.
What has been your favourite project so far?
One of our clients asked to have a tanker rebuilt into an oil-producing ship - a great project in which we implemented many creative solutions.
I was mostly busy with the design and the calculations of the steel structures.
One final question: how is your Dutch?
Well, to be honest, not very good yet. Everything at work is in English, so it makes no difference if my Dutch is not so good, although it would be nice to be able to discuss other things besides work with my colleagues. Therefore, a Dutch language course is high on my priority list.
“We work on the most talked-about projects and there is a great deal of expertise throughout the various divisions of the company.”
