Boskalis Nordic Today No. 02/2019-2020

13 The diversity of summer jobs, the scale of marine construction and the international dimension provided Terramare summer workers with significant practical experience to support their studies. Terramare would like to thank all of the summer workers for their magnificent work contribution and wishes them every success in their studies!

MATTI KVICK Matti Kvick, who is in his first year of study- ing electrical and automation engineering, received his introduction to the marine construction industry at two different work sites, at Mussalo Harbour and the Nord Stream 2 project. “The work experience at Terramare was really positive. I would even say that the experience was my best to date. I worked for a month at the Mussalo D area quay site, both as a construction auxiliary work- er and in heath and safety duties as well as one and a half months at the Nord Stream 2 crushing plant in rock aggregate quality control, among other things,” says Matti. “It was rewarding to work in a relaxed and helpful working community and in di- verse roles. The huge dimensions involved, such as the Mussalo D area quay elements and their installation, were memorable highlights. Marine engineering is a fasci- nating special field compared to conven- tional civil engineering, and is a strong op- tion in my future plans,” says Matti. |

ELMER JUSLIN Elmer Juslin, a business administration graduate studying to be a civil engineer, worked as a supervisor trainee on the tun- nel site in Gothenburg. The four month long position provided experience of interna- tional operations. “I applied to Terramare for work because I needed more practical experience in my construction industry studies. On the site of the road tunnel running below the River Göta, I was given responsibility for a wide variety of tasks. I made steel and concrete orders, monitored casting work, prepared work-stage reports and much more be- sides,” explains Elmer. “The project was really special and in- teresting, and I found it to be satisfying and rewarding. The international aspect was excellent because I like dealing with matters in different languages such as Ger- man, English and Swedish. I’ve already had discussions about the future, so it could be that I’ll return to this kind of work,” says Elmer. |

LAURA KERNEN Laura Kernen, who is in her third year of her construction studies, worked in the sum- mer at the Koirasaaret preconstruction site in Helsinki. Laura found the summer work position on the internet. “I was really impressed how quickly and smoothly around one million cubic metres of rock waste was shifted into the sea to cre- ate a new land area. On the site, I served as a supervisor and workplace trainee. My supervisor training duties included various work site supervision and reporting tasks. My workplace training duties included maintaining general order and ground compaction with a roller,” says Laura. “During my four and a half months of summer work, I learned a lot of varied and clear practical lessons to support my stud- ies. Right from the start of the work, every- one made me feel at home. In the straight- forward and fair working atmosphere, I was able to be myself and get along very well. With this experience, the marine con- struction is a strong possibility for me in the future,” concludes Laura. |

TERRAMARE SUMMER JOBS 2020! Terramare is accepting applications from 2 January to 15 March 2020 for sum- mer 2020 work. For more information on the diverse summer job opportunities, visit Terramare’s website at www.boskalis.com/terramare and LinkedIn .

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