Kelp Blue
Careers
We’re a collection of divers, sculptors, sailors, explorers and nature lovers who are not afraid of adventure and share the same end goal.
We’re not a ‘business as usual’ scale-up. We value originality and creativity, expect a healthy dose of common sense, that you are a problem solver by nature and that you’re comfortable getting on with tasks in an unstructured environment.
If you feel like you’re a good fit, please get in touch. You might be what we are looking for and we don’t even know it.
We’re always on the look out for those who want to join us on our journey to leave the planet in a better place. Send us an email with your resume to newkelpies@kelp.blue
Open positions
Head of Product Operations and Supply Chain
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in setting up and optimizing the operational foundations of our company as it rapidly scales to become a global player in the seaweed and regenerative agriculture industry. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in Operations & Supply Chain and has a passion for the health of the planet and oceans.
Head of Marketing, Content Creator/ Communications Lead
Location: Preferably Amsterdam
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join Kelp Blue as our Head of Marketing, Content Creator, and Communications Lead. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong verbal prowess, a keen eye for aesthetics, preferably with an agency background. So if you’re a (former) account manager or planner who’s grown tired of the advertising rat race and yearns to work on a purpose-driven project, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
Foreman – Barge Operations
Location: Lüderitz, Namibia
We are looking for a Barge Foreman who will play a crucial role in overseeing the safe and efficient deployment of seaweed farms on Kelp Blue’s installation barge. Ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing the crew on the barge. This role requires a strong background in maritime operations, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and environmental protection.
Marine Monitoring Internship (3-months)
Location: Lüderitz, Namibia
We are looking to bring on an enthusiastic Marine Monitoring intern to work with its Marine Monitoring team. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing team to support monitoring data collection, laboratory analysis and capture. The candidate is required to either possess or be in the process of completing a tertiary education degree or science diploma.
Quality Control Specialist
Location: Lüderitz, Namibia
We are looking for a skilled Quality Control specialist, to join our Processing team. You will be responsible for the smooth delivery of high quality products from the kelp. This means you will be responsible for the development of the Quality Management system and develop, improve and perform the quality control tests on the produced products.
Marine Monitoring Data Engineer
Location: Lüderitz, Namibia
We are looking for an exquisitely talented Data Engineer to work with our Marine Monitoring team. The role will be instrumental in driving the continual development of how we capture, warehouse and share Marine Monitoring data. Come join us on our mission to re-wild the ocean by cultivating giant kelp.
Barge Operations Lead
Location: Lüderitz, Namibia
We are looking to hire a Barge Supervisor who will play a crucial role in overseeing the safe and efficient operations of barges, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a team of barge crew members. This role requires a strong background in maritime operations, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and environmental protection.
Maintenance & Operations Planner with HSE responsibilities
Location: Lüderitz, Namibia
We are looking to hire a Maintenance and Operations Planner, who will play a crucial role in coordinating and optimizing various aspects of our company’s operations, including maintenance, housekeeping, inventory/stock levels, training, and HSE compliance.
Rolling Internship: New Product Development
Location: Lüderitz, Namibia
We’re looking for energetic, spectacular, multi-faceted (bio)chemists / new product developers.
You will help us understand how we can effectively extract valuable compounds from the seaweed and how we can optimally valorise them into marketable products.
Agronomist/ Field Trial Manager
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
We’re looking for an Agronomist specialist with technical expertise.
Your primary responsibility will be managing the field trials of our seaweed biostimulant and developing our biostimulant product range to target various crops
REGULATORY SPECIALIST
Location: Amsterdam/Remote PART TIME
We are looking for a skilled Regulatory Specialist to join our offtake team and to lead the company’s efforts in product registration and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Internship: Marine Researcher (must love diving)
Location: Luderitz, Namibia
We’re looking for an enthusiastic ocean explorer to help us with our marine monitoring activities.
Come join us on our journey to draw down CO2 and restore marine biodiversity by cultivate giant kelp forests in the offshore ocean of Lüderitz. We have a small (but growing) kelp forest that requires weekly monitoring and inspection.