Technical Superintendent – Vessel Docking & Maintenance

Boskalis; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Travel allowance

Collective insurance schemes

Job summary

Boskalis is seeking a Technical Superintendent Maintenance to lead docking, repair and maintenance projects within Fleet Management Dredging. You will coordinate with vessel crews, shipyards and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution across the dredging fleet.

The role requires experience with dry-dockings, strong technical knowledge, and travel to project locations worldwide. Based in Papendrecht, the team emphasizes safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Vocational or HBO degree in mechanical/marine engineering or naval architecture.
• Experience as Technical Superintendent, Chief Engineer, Works Manager, Project Manager, Yard Manager, Repair Superintendent, or similar.
• Experience preparing and executing dry-dockings and maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of vessel machinery and systems.
• Experience working with shipyards, suppliers and contractors.
• Willingness to travel regularly worldwide; fluent English.
• Commercial awareness and cost-effective decision making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs, modifications, and potential dry-docking projects across the fleet.
• Support Fleet Teams by conducting regular vessel inspections to verify compliance with statutory, class, and company requirements and to develop repair scopes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vessel teams during repair, maintenance, and modification projects.
• Coordinate repair and docking activities between vessel teams, shipyards, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution.
• Develop tender-ready work packages and work orders, ensuring technical requirements, scope definitions, and material requirements are accurately assessed and documented.
• Define, document, and communicate clear scopes of work for shipyards and contractors to facilitate accurate planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Promote and embed safety throughout all activities by applying Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Work Methods, Toolbox Talks, Yes-Scan principles, and visible safety leadership.
• Liaise with shipyards regarding planning, schedules, quotations, contract execution, and project progress.
• Monitor project performance with respect to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and technical objectives during repair and maintenance periods.
• Prepare and deliver reports on project progress, repair activities, budgets, and technical performance to Fleet Teams and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to vessels and Fleet Teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of docking, repair, and maintenance processes, driving standardization and operational excellence across the fleet.
• Collaborate with specialist disciplines to optimize project preparation, execution, quality, and reporting.
• Maintain and actively promote Boskalis' SHEQ standards, NINA principles, and corporate values throughout all activities.

Skills

Dry-docking experience

Shipyard coordination

Vessel maintenance knowledge

English proficiency

Education

MBO/HBO degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture

Job description

Boskalis is seeking a Technical Superintendent Maintenance to lead docking, repair and maintenance projects within Fleet Management Dredging. You will coordinate with vessel crews, shipyards and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution across the dredging fleet.

The role requires experience with dry-dockings, strong technical knowledge, and travel to project locations worldwide. Based in Papendrecht, the team emphasizes safety, quality and continuous improvement.