Senior Technical Superintendent – Fleet Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Access to Boskalis campus facilities

Job summary

Boskalis is hiring a Technical Superintendent for its Fleet Management Department in Papendrecht. This full-time role involves ensuring safe and efficient ship management across specialized offshore vessels.

The successful candidate will coordinate with teams, oversee repairs, and manage budgets while adhering to regulatory requirements. We offer a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation of DP2 and DP3 vessels.
• Strong knowledge of legislative requirements for marine assets.
• Resilience and initiative in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vessel management with crews and departments.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance for operational compliance.
• Manage budget for maintenance and dockings.

Skills

Knowledge of offshore equipment

Good command of English

Team player

Problem solver

Good communication skills

Proactive

Education

Higher / Secondary Vocational Education in mechanical engineering

Tools

DP2 and DP3 vessels

Active heave compensated knuckle boom cranes

Job description

How you can make your mark

Make your mark as technical superintendent in Boskalis’ fleet management department! Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to execute a broad range of offshore activities within the offshore wind as well as the oil & gas industry. In the role of senior technical superintendent you are an active central point of contact within the Fleet Management department responsible for safe and cost‑effective ship management.

What kind of vessels? Construction Support Vessels like the Boka Tiamat and the Boka Sub C, or our Heavy lift vessels such as the Bokalift 1 or Bokalift 2 and cable‑laying vessels such as the Ndeavor or Ndurance.

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate with vessel crew, the fleet team and supporting departments to keep the vessel in operational condition and compliant with class, flag, and OVID requirements to be available for projects.
• Maintain and promote the company’s SHEQ and NINA policies throughout all activities.
• Report work activities and progress to the fleet team and operational manager.
• Collaborate with vessel crew, Docking Cell and Centre of Expertise to prepare, plan, and budget repairs for the vessel.
• Oversee repairs, supervise crew and subcontractors in line with the agreed planning, budget and quality standards.
• Manage cost allocation for vessel repair, maintenance, dockings, damages, and modifications.

Your qualities and experience

• At least Higher / Secondary Vocational Education in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of offshore equipment such as AHTS, CSV, DSV, CLV.
• Good technical knowledge of active heave compensated knuckle boom cranes.
• Fully conversant with legislative and regulatory requirements for marine assets.
• Relevant experience in the operation of DP2 and DP3 vessels including the FMEA process.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• Team player, problem solver, resilient, good communication skills and proactive in taking initiative.

We offer

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement, a non‑contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, 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 field, 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.

Extra information

• Your team: You will be part of the Fleet Management Department of Boskalis Offshore Energy which consists of approximately 70 professionals. You will report to the Vessel Manager.
• Where you will work: You will be based in the head office in Papendrecht and will travel abroad for 10‑20% of the time to visit vessels.
• Full/part‑time job: The position of technical superintendent is a full‑time (40 hours a week) job.

About Boskalis

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all‑round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Interested?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Senior Technical Superintendent – Fleet Management. Please contact Emilie Stratenus, Corporate Recruiter via [phone].