Deck Equipment Supervisor - Heavy Lift Vessel

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Belgium; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive mobility program for work–l–

Permanent training track

Growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

DEME is seeking a Deck Equipment Supervisor to oversee safe, reliable operation of the vessel's deck gear. You will coordinate maintenance and repairs with the Chief Engineer and Works Manager, ensuring equipment readiness for all operations and projects.

You will report on maintenance, identify issues (via Maximo), liaise with TD and E&A, and supervise daily deck activities. A strong safety mindset and English proficiency are essential, with offshore rotation 5 weeks on/off.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in marine deck equipment.
• Experience in a technical or supervisory role on offshore/dredging vessels.
• Able to coordinate maintenance activities and supervise crews.
• Strong focus on safety and risk assessment.
• Experience with Maximo is advantageous.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Engineer and Works Manager on safe operation, maintenance and repair of the vessel's deck equipment.
• Ensure deck equipment is maintained according to the planned maintenance system, in close cooperation with the Chief Engineer.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, repairs and technical findings in Maximo and other relevant systems.
• Liaise with the Technical Department and E&A Department regarding equipment readiness, technical requirements and project-specific modifications.
• Organise and supervise daily work related to deck equipment, ensuring activities are performed safely and in accordance with regulations.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture on board and maintain a positive working environment across crews and departments.
• Issue clear instructions to personnel involved and ensure work is properly coordinated.
• Maintain familiarity with VMS requirements, risk assessments and working procedures relevant to the area.
• Ensure manuals, company policies and procedures are followed and communicated to on-board staff.
• Participate in mobilisation and demobilisation of the vessel following the Chief Engineer's instructions.

Skills

Offshore supervision

Deck equipment knowledge

Maintenance coordination

Safety mindset

English proficiency

Tools

Maximo

Job description

As a Deck Equipment Supervisor, you are responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the vessel’s deck equipment. Working closely with the Chief Engineer and Works Manager, you coordinate maintenance and repairs while ensuring that equipment remains ready for operational and project requirements.

Your responsibilities

• You report to and assist the Chief Engineer and Works Manager in all matters related to the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the vessel’s deck equipment.
• You ensure that deck equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the planned maintenance system, in close cooperation with the Chief Engineer.
• You identify and report equipment malfunctions, repairs and technical findings in Maximo and other relevant work files and systems.
• In consultation with the Chief Engineer and Works Manager, you liaise with the Technical Department (TD) and E&A Department regarding equipment readiness, technical requirements and project-specific modifications.
• You organize and supervise the daily work related to deck equipment, ensuring activities are performed safely and in accordance with applicable rest-hour regulations.
• You actively contribute to a strong safety culture on board and create a positive and professional working environment across crews and departments.
• You issue clear and concise instructions to the personnel involved and make sure work is properly coordinated.
• You remain familiar with the applicable VMS requirements, risk assessments and working procedures relevant to your area of responsibility.
• You ensure that applicable manuals, company policies and procedures are followed and correctly communicated to the relevant personnel on board.
• You actively participate in the mobilisation and demobilisation of the vessel, following the instructions of the Chief Engineer.

Your profile

• You have a strong technical background and sound knowledge of marine and deck equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• You have relevant experience in a technical or supervisory position on board offshore, dredging or other specialised vessels.
• You are comfortable coordinating maintenance activities and supervising technicians and/or crew members.
• You have a strong safety mindset and understand the importance of risk assessments, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Experience with a planned maintenance system such as Maximo is an advantage.
• You communicate clearly and work effectively with different departments, both on board and ashore.
• You are practical, solution-oriented and able to set priorities in a demanding operational environment.
• You have a good command of English
• You are willing to work offshore and according to the applicable vessel rotation 5 weeks on, 5 weeks off.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works.

The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies.

DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources.

While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide.

DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe.

With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects.

DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.