Vessel Superintendent

Plouvier Group N.V.; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Plouvier Group N.V. in Antwerp seeks a Vessel Superintendent to oversee technical management of their inland tanker and barge fleet. The ideal candidate will ensure operational excellence, support crew satisfaction, and maintain high safety and performance standards. Responsibilities include leading technical projects, conducting site visits, and managing urgent technical issues. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering, strong communication skills, and fluency in English, with a good level of German. Frequent travel to operational sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in vessel maintenance and technical operations.
• Project management capabilities with a proactive approach.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily technical operations of the fleet.
• Serve as the main technical point of contact for crew members.
• Build and maintain supportive relationships with crew.
• Conduct regular site visits to provide leadership and troubleshooting.
• Ensure 24/7 availability to manage urgent technical issues.

Connaissances

Vessel maintenance

Technical operations

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Availability to travel

Understanding of maritime regulations

Fluency in English

Good level of German

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Job Description (Technical) Vessel Superintendent

As Plouvier’s Vessel Superintendent (VSI) you are responsible for overseeing the daily technical management of our inland tanker and barge fleet. This role plays a pivotal part inmaintainingoperational excellence, ensuring safety and performance standards, and supporting crew satisfaction through strong on-site leadership and responsive technical support.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily technical operations of the fleet to ensure vessels aremaintainedto the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Serve as the main technical point of contact for crew members.
• Build andmaintainstrong, supportive relationships, ensuring crew needs are addressed swiftly to sustain high morale and retention.
• Conduct regular site visits to barges to provide visible, hands-on leadership and troubleshooting
• Ensure 24/7 availability to manage urgent technical issues(rotation planned within the team for after-office call handling)
• Act swiftly to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations.
• Coordination of onboard audits being the one supporting the Captain onboard
• Lead technical projects and coordinate maintenance schedules, provide onboard or remote supervision of repair execution where required
• Ensure efficient collaboration with the Fleet Director and relevant departments.
• Align expenditures with fleet needs and long-termgoals.

Requirements

Your profile:

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ora relatedtechnical discipline, or equivalent by experience.
• Proven experience in vessel maintenance and technical operations, ideally in the inland tanker or barge industry.
• Project management capabilities with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage performance and build trust on board.
• Availability and willingness to travelfrequentlyto operational sites.
• Understanding ofEuropean inland maritime regulations and safety standards.
• Fluency in English and minimum a good level of German .