Electrical Superintendent

Boskalis; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

26 days holiday entitlement

Non-contributory pension scheme

Company health insurance

Travel allowance

Opportunities for career development

Access to Boskalis campus amenities

Participation in Young Boskalis program

Job summary

Boskalis is hiring an electrical superintendent in Papendrecht, Netherlands. This role involves ensuring the reliability of electrical systems on vessels. You will engage with fleet management and other specialists, with responsibilities including advising on electrical installations and supporting crew members.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Instrumentation, 5-8 years of maritime experience, and a good command of English.

We offer competitive salary conditions, opportunities for career development, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of electrical systems and installations.
• 5-8 years of relevant maritime experience.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and reliability of electrical installations.
• Advise fleet management on electrical systems.
• Support crew with electrical issues on board.
• Train Ship's Electricians on the job.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of electrical systems.

Skills

Technical and operational knowledge of assigned equipment

Higher Professional Education (Bachelor): Electronics / Instrumentation

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety rules

Basic ICT Office skills

5-8 years relevant maritime experience

Good command of English

Willingness to travel

Education

Higher Professional Education (Bachelor): Electronics / Instrumentation

Job description

How you can make your mark

In the role of electrical superintendent you will be responsible for the availability and reliability of electrical systems on our worldwide fleet of vessels.

You will be vital in maintaining the efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability of our designated fleet. As electrical superintendent, you will coordinate repairs and modifications. You will be part of the E&I department in Papendrecht. You will work together with fleet management, crew, suppliers, and other specialists. The role encompasses responsibility for the technical performance of electrical installations on the assigned equipment and the execution of maintenance.

Your responsibilities as electrical superintendent

• Ensuring availability and reliability of electrical installations on our vessels and equipment.
• Advice fleet management regarding electrical systems on our vessels and equipment.
• Support the crew for electrical issues on board and preparation of dockings and repairs on electrical equipment in close cooperation with fleet management.
• Coaching and training on‑the‑job of Ship's Electricians.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and maintenance, and long‑term maintenance and or replacement of electrical system.
• Advise on technical proposals from suppliers.
• Contributing to E&I projects for repairs and modification.

You can move ahead as electrical superintendent if you have:

• Technical and operational knowledge of assigned equipment.
• Higher Professional Education (Bachelor): Electronics / Instrumentation or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the applicable Occupational Health & Safety rules and classification and flag state certificates.
• Basic skills in ICT Office and fleet management systems.
• Experience: 5-8 years relevant experience in a maritime environment.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis.

We offer

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth‑moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full‑time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non‑contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance and travel allowance.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports fields, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state‑of‑the‑art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.