Technical Superintendent

Allseas; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary benchmark

Bonus opportunities

30 holiday days

Extensive training & development

Company-sponsored fitness scheme

Internal clubs & social events

Job summary

Allseas is seeking a Technical Superintendent to oversee the safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose operation of assigned vessels throughout their lifecycle.

You will coordinate maintenance, modifications and long‑term asset improvements, working with crews, technical specialists and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with flag states, classification societies and IMO requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Maritime Technology or engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years in a coordinating technical role.
• In-depth knowledge of maritime legislation, classification societies, and IMO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislation and regulatory requirements and trigger actions as needed.
• Support informed decision‑making with data on downtime, costs, inventory and asset management.
• Ensure assets are compliant, efficient and fit for purpose.
• Manage daily repair and maintenance activities with internal teams.
• Prepare and control annual repair, maintenance and investment budgets.
• Act as project manager for repairs, modifications and vessel preparations.
• Identify opportunities for standardisation and continuous improvement of procedures.
• Approve purchase orders and invoices per authority matrix.
• Contribute to technical status reporting and vessel inspections.
• Prepare repair and modification scopes during port calls.
• Maintain repair lists including overdue maintenance and long‑term plans.
• Maintain close communication with crews and stakeholders.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Effective communicator

Coordination & project management

Education

BSc or MSc in Maritime Technology

BSc or MSc in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Technical Department is responsible for managing all repair and maintenance activities across the Allseas fleet. Our fleet includes a heavy lift vessel, a deep-sea mining vessel, pipe laying vessels and barges, offshore support vessels, as well as several supply vessels and unmanned barges. Together, these assets represent more than 300 MW of installed power, a figure that has quadrupled over the past ten years.

With a team of more than 50 specialists, the department supports vessels, sites and projects worldwide, ensuring our assets operate safely, efficiently and sustainably. The Technical Department plays a key role in maintaining and continuously improving the technical capabilities of our fleet, while supporting the delivery of some of the industry's most challenging offshore projects.

A major focus area is the ongoing hybridisation of several vessels, alongside a range of sustainability initiatives that contribute to reducing emissions and improving operational efficiency. By combining technical expertise with innovation, the department helps shape the future of Allseas' operations.

Your role

As a Technical Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring that the assigned vessel remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose throughout their operational lifecycle. Acting as the key technical focal point, you will work closely with vessel crews, technical specialists, project teams and external stakeholders to coordinate maintenance, modifications and long-term asset improvements.

• Monitoring relevant legislation and requirements from flag states, classification societies, IMO and other regulatory bodies, and initiating required actions where necessary;
• Using available business intelligence tools and technical data to support informed decision-making, including downtime, cost control, inventory and asset management dashboards;
• Ensuring assigned assets remain technically compliant, operationally efficient and fit for purpose;
• Managing the daily repair and maintenance activities of assigned vessels in close cooperation with Technical Department colleagues and other internal disciplines;
• Preparing, managing and controlling annual repair, maintenance and investment budgets;
• Acting as Project Manager for repairs, modifications, damage repairs and vessel preparation scopes;
• Identifying opportunities for standardisation, optimisation and continuous improvement of technical procedures and working methods;
• Approving purchase orders and invoices in accordance with the applicable authorisation matrix;
• Contributing to annual technical status reporting and vessel inspection activities;
• Preparing and executing repair, maintenance and modification scopes during port calls;
• Maintaining and prioritising repair lists, including overdue maintenance, project-related modifications and long-term investment plans;
• Maintaining close communication and collaboration with vessel crews and other stakeholders.

What we expect from you

To be successful in this role, you should largely recognise yourself in the following:

• You hold a BSc or MSc degree in Maritime Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a comparable discipline;
• You have at least 5 years of experience in an all-round, coordinating technical role;
• You possess in-depth knowledge of maritime legislation and the requirements of classification societies and the IMO;
• Experience within a maritime or offshore environment is a strong advantage;
• You are analytically strong, proactive and capable of balancing operational priorities with long-term asset management objectives;
• You are an effective communicator who enjoys working with both technical specialists and vessel crews;
• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.

What we Offer

Working for Allseas means: contributing to prestigious projects that have never been done before. Like building the worlds largest heavy-lifting vessel and performing the heaviest single lift of all times (by far)!

What else kan you expect when working at Allseas?

• A competitive salary benchmarked against the industry and one of the best pension schemes on the market
• Performance-based salary increases and bonus opportunities;
• 30 holiday days per year and flexible working arrangements;
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including study budgets and coaching programmes;
• A company-sponsored fitness scheme;
• Internal clubs, committees, social events and sporting activities;
• The opportunity to work on innovative vessel improvement and sustainability projects that have a direct impact on the future of our fleet.

Ready to go for it?

If you’re excited about this role and see yourself fitting the profile, we’d love to hear from you!