Ships Electronical Engineer Hopper Dredger

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Opportunity for personal and professional development

Informal, motivated team environment

Job summary

A leading maritime engineering company in the Netherlands is seeking a Ships Electronical Engineer for a 5-week on/off rotation. The role involves maintaining and optimizing electrical systems on modern dredging vessels. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, strong knowledge of PLCs and electrical drives, and be flexible team players. This position offers an attractive salary and numerous opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a First Electrician or similar role.
• Valid medical certificate and STCW Basic Safety are required.
• EU work permission is mandatory; ETO license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems including PLCs and drive systems.
• Supporting technical documentation and compliance regulations.
• Contributing to safety drills and inspections onboard.

Skills

Strong knowledge of PLCs

Understanding of network systems

Experience in maritime or industrial automation

Familiarity with communication systems

Education

Intermediate or higher vocational qualification in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Job description

THE POSITION

For our sea-going fleet, we are looking for a Ships Electronical Engineer to work on a 5-weeks on/off rotation. You will be working on one of our modern dredging vessels. You will encounter a wide range of electrical and automation systems to keep you challenged. Working closely with the Chief Engineer, you will maintain and optimize the electrical systems on board, ensuring that the ship’s administration related to the electrical systems is up to date and compliant with Van Oord standards, such as the ship's logbook and daily reports.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Ships Electronical Engineer, you make sure our electrical systems are safe, reliable and ready for the future. From scheduled maintenance to smart upgrades, you keep things running. Together with the Chief Engineer, you prepare and discuss modifications, and depending on the task, you work independently or with another specialist.

Your key responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of electrical systems, including PLCs, drive systems and networks up to 6kV
• Supporting technical documentation, logbooks and toolbox meetings
• Contributing to safety on board through drills, inspections and compliance with regulations
• Exploring or deepening your knowledge in automation, electrical drives and shipboard systems

YOUR WORKPLACE

Van Oord offers a high-demanding, dynamic, and international work environment. You will work aboard state-of-the-art dredging vessels, where teamwork and innovation are at the core of daily operations. We value a pleasant working environment with a focus on collaboration and safety.

About You

You are flexible, stress-resistant, and able to work independently. You bring strong technical skills and enjoy working as part of a team in a challenging environment.

You have

• An intermediate or higher vocational qualification in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, and preferably a seaman’s book, valid medical certificate and STCW Basic Safety
• At least 3 years of experience as a First Electrician or similar role, ideally in maritime or industrial automation
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, network systems and remote connection technologies
• Familiarity with communication, survey and navigation systems, and optionally with ROVs, offshore cranes, cable lay installations or LNG as fuel
• EU work permission; an ETO license is a plus, not a must

WE OFFER

Van Oord provides an international, challenging work environment where you can have a real impact on the business, people, and environment. We offer an attractive employment package, including

• A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience;
• The opportunity to join an informal, motivated team on board of our vessels, where collaboration and a pleasant working environment are central;
• Numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.

Interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact SMD Crew Recruitment. Acquisition by outside agencies is not appreciated.