Commissioning Teamlead

IHC Holland B.V.; Kinderdijk; On-site; EUR 52,452 - 81,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days with options to buy/sell additional leave

Profit-sharing scheme

Solid pension plan through PME

Training budget and internal career opportunities

Job summary

IHC Holland B.V. is seeking a Commissioning Team Lead to oversee complex commissioning operations for newly built dredging and offshore vessels at international shipyards. The ideal candidate will prepare and coordinate technical commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.

A degree in shipbuilding or related field is required, along with experience in offshore or dredging vessels. The role offers an attractive salary package with various benefits including vacation days and a solid pension plan.

Qualifications

• Degree in shipbuilding, marine engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with offshore and/or dredging vessels is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Willing and able to travel internationally for longer periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities for all technical systems onboard the vessels.
• Act as Royal IHC’s technical representative at international shipyards.
• Analyze technical specifications, ITPs, drawings, manuals, and test protocols.
• Develop detailed commissioning plans together with the project planner.
• Supervise and guide commissioning activities executed by subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform commissioning activities according to customer requirements, specifications, quality standards, and planning.

Skills

Experience with offshore and/or dredging vessels

Fluent in English

Willing to travel internationally

Education

Degree in shipbuilding, marine engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline

Job description

Lead complex commissioning operations on high‑impact maritime projects worldwide. Royal IHC seeks a Commissioning Team Lead to own commissioning activities for newly built dredging and offshore vessels at international shipyards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities for all technical systems onboard the vessels.
• Act as Royal IHC’s technical representative at international shipyards.
• Analyze technical specifications, ITPs, drawings, manuals, and test protocols.
• Develop detailed commissioning plans together with the project planner.
• Supervise and guide commissioning activities executed by subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform commissioning activities according to customer requirements, specifications, quality standards, and planning.

Profile

• Degree in shipbuilding, marine engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with offshore and/or dredging vessels is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Willing and able to travel internationally for longer periods.

Offer

• Salary between €4700 and €7270 gross per month, plus 8% holiday allowance.
• Monthly compensation for time spent abroad.
• Profit‑sharing scheme.
• 27 vacation days for full‑time employment, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• Solid pension plan through PME, disability insurance, partner pension, and optional reimbursement of additional healthcare costs through the Social Fund.
• Internal career opportunities, training budget, and access to the IHC Academy.

About the International Production Department

The department supports shipyards from the very first phase up to final handover, ensuring every vessel meets our standards in craftsmanship, technical excellence, sustainability, competitive pricing, and on‑time delivery.

Contact

Questions about Royal IHC careers? Contact [e-mail].

Learn more about what it's like to work for Royal IHC: https://www.royalihc.com/careers