Technical Superintendent

Acta Marine; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Vessel visits

Career development opportunities

International working environment

Job summary

Acta Marine, Rotterdam, seeks a Technical Superintendent to ensure safe, reliable operations of state-of-the-art W2W vessels. You will lead technical maintenance, budgets, and safety programs, guiding engineers and crews to high performance.

You will bring 8–12 years in marine/offshore, DP2/SOV experience, and STCW Management Level, with a focus on compliance, cost control, and continuous improvement. Hybrid work with vessel visits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• STCW Management Level Certificate (Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer).
• 8–12 years of technical experience in the marine or offshore industry, including 3–5 years in a superintendent or senior engineering role.
• Proven experience managing DP2 vessels, SOVs, or W2W units in offshore wind or oil & gas operations.
• Strong knowledge of Class rules, ISM, PMS, and HSE systems.
• Experience with fleet management and maintenance software (e.g. Marad).
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Valid offshore medical certificate (OGUK or equivalent) and BOSIET / FOET with CA-EBS.
• GWO Basic Safety Training is a plus.
• Based in the Rotterdam Area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing the technical condition, maintenance, and performance of assigned (C)SOVs.
• Planning, executing, and monitoring preventive and corrective maintenance, including annual and intermediate surveys.
• Ensuring compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, and other relevant maritime regulations.
• Overseeing maintenance and certification of DP and motion-compensated gangway systems.
• Conducting vessel inspections and condition assessments to ensure operational readiness.
• Supporting offshore wind operations by ensuring vessel reliability during turbine access and maintenance campaigns.
• Preparing and managing technical budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) and monitor procurement of spare parts and services.
• Planning and supervising dry-dockings, major repairs, and class renewals.
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, technical performance, and operational efficiency.
• Leading or supporting incident investigations and promoting a strong QHSSE culture on board and onshore.
• Mentoring and guiding Engineers, Superintendents, and vessel crews.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering

STCW Management Level Certificate

Tools

Marad

Job description

Location: Rotterdam | Fulltime – 40 hours per week

We are excited to welcome a new colleague to our Rotterdam office who thrives on connecting with people, loves working in a fast-paced environment, and brings passion to everything they do!

Acta Marine is a rapidly growing organization, full of exciting developments and opportunities for the future. Our people are defined by their drive, commitment to collaboration and continuous growth. At Acta Marine, you’ll quickly feel at home, finding your place in an environment that encourages you to shape your own role while tackling engaging challenges. Whether onshore or offshore, our dynamic and supportive culture empowers you to thrive and make an impact.

Acta Marine is an industry leader in offshore wind support and marine operations, providing high-quality and reliable solutions that help drive the global transition to renewable energy. Our modern fleet of (C)SOV’s enables safe and efficient offshore operations, and our people are the driving force behind this success professionals who combine expertise, innovation, and commitment to safety and sustainability.

As a Technical Superintendentyou are part of the Operations team, and as a team responsible for the technical condition, maintenance, and operational readiness of our state-of-the-art Walk-to-Work (W2W) vessels that support offshore wind projects.

You ensure that our vessels operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with class, statutory, and client requirements. With your technical expertise and hands-on mindset, you play a key role in maintaining vessel performance and reliability, directly contributing to the success of our offshore wind operations.

Key Responsibilities

As Technical Superintendent, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the technical condition, maintenance, and performance of assigned (C)SOV’s.
• Planning, executing, and monitoring preventive and corrective maintenance, including annual and intermediate surveys.
• Ensuring compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, and other relevant maritime regulations.
• Overseeing maintenance and certification of Dynamic Positioning (DP) and motion-compensated gangway systems.
• Conducting vessel inspections and condition assessments to ensure operational readiness.
• Supporting offshore wind operations by ensuring vessel reliability during turbine access and maintenance campaigns.
• Preparing and managing technical budgets (OPEX/CAPEX) and monitor procurement of spare parts and services.
• Planning and supervising dry-dockings, major repairs, and class renewals, from specification and tendering to completion.
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, technical performance, and operational efficiency.
• Leading or supporting incident investigations and promote a strong QHSSE culture on board and onshore.
• Mentoring and guiding Engineers, Superintendents, and vessel crews.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone who combines technical expertise with operational insights and the ability to connect with people. You bring recognize yourself in the following points:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• STCW Management Level Certificate (Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer).
• 8–12 years of technical experience in the marine or offshore industry, including at least 3–5 years in a superintendent or senior engineering role.
• Proven experience managing DP2 vessels, SOVs, or W2W units in offshore wind or oil & gas operations.
• Strong knowledge of Class rules, ISM, PMS, and HSE systems.
• Experience with fleet management and maintenance software (e.g. Marad).
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Valid offshore medical certificate (OGUK or equivalent) and BOSIET / FOET with CA-EBS.
• GWO Basic Safety Training is a plus.
• Based in the Rotterdam Area is a plus.

What we offer

• A key technical role in a forward-looking company driving the global energy transition.
• The opportunity to work with state-of-the-art W2W in offshore wind.
• A hybrid work setup (office and remote) with regular vessel and yard visits (approx. 10–15%).
• Excellent secondary benefits, training, and career development opportunities.
• A professional, supportive, and international working environment.

Do you have any questions about this vacancy?

After a CV selection of the most suitable candidates for the job, an online or in-person interview will be arranged. Afterwards, the candidates will be invited to do an online assessment (The Predictive Index (PI) Cognitive Test). The final selection will be made for the most suitable candidate who will then receive a job offer from us.