Cargo Superintendent

Biglift Amstel B.V.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension package

29 leave days per year

Training & education opportunities

Informal working environment

In-house fitness facilities

Social events

Job summary

BigLift Shipping B.V. is seeking a Cargo Superintendent to lead and coordinate complex heavy lift and heavy transport cargo operations on vessels worldwide.

The role requires a nautical/technical background, strong leadership and fluent English/Dutch communication, and a proactive, safety-focused mindset. You will oversee planning, loading, lashing, and stowage, while acting as the client’s on-site contact and ensuring compliance with ISM procedures and company standards in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Senior nautical/technical background required or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient execution of heavy lift and heavy transport cargo operations on board vessels worldwide.
• Act as single point of contact for clients on-site during cargo operations and report as defined in procedures.
• Update stowage plans and coordinate cargo loading/discharge worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with ISM procedures, stability calculations, and external support as needed.
• Maintain contact with vessels, agents and clients with all required cargo operation information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

Nautical/technical background (senior vocational)

Job description

Cargo Superintendent BigLift Shipping B.V., member of the Spliethoff Group, is a world leader in heavy cargo transport. We are known for our innovation, excellence, and operational reliability, always maintaining the highest standards in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality. With a fleet of 25 state-of-the-art heavy lift and heavy transport vessels we execute some of the world’s most complex marine transport and heavy lift projects. With the expansion of our fleet, BigLift is looking for a Cargo Superintendent.

Cargo Superintendent BigLift Shipping B.V., member of the Spliethoff Group, is a world leader in heavy cargo transport. We are known for our innovation, excellence, and operational reliability, always maintaining the highest standards in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality. With a fleet of 25 state-of-the-art heavy lift and heavy transport vessels we execute some of the world’s most complex marine transport and heavy lift projects. With the expansion of our fleet, BigLift is looking for a Cargo Superintendent.

Joining BigLift means becoming part of a company that is proud of its proven fleet and is shaping the future of heavy lift shipping. Our team of highly skilled professionals onboard and in the office brings creativity, deep technical knowledge, and decades of experience, enabling us to provide safe and innovative solutions for complex logistical challenges.

What Will You Be Doing

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Cargo Superintendent to strengthen our global operations team. In this role, you will oversee the safe, precise, and efficient execution of heavy lift and heavy transport cargo operations on board vessels worldwide.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Preparing load and discharge operations (including stowage, lifting, lashing, securing, ballast and shipping manuals).
• Preparing, pre-planning, and coordinating cargo loading and discharge operations worldwide.
• Prepare stability, accelerations and sea fastening calculations, as well as materials and external assistance as defined in the ISM procedures.
• Be the single point of contact for the client on-site for/during cargo operations. Reporting on cargo operations (when attending) as defined in the company procedures.
• Updating stowage plans according to actual stowage on board.
• Maintaining contact and informing vessels, agents and clients with all required information for cargo operations according to the company procedures.
• Conducting surveys of ports, vessels, quays, cargoes etc.

What Do We Ask

• Nautical and/or technical background on senior vocational level.
• Significant experience with marine operations in the heavy lift and heavy transport sector.
• Proven ability to delegate and coordinate complex activities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• A heavy transport expert with a good safety attitude, who is not afraid to think outside the box and to take responsibility for the execution of complex projects.
• Understanding of environmental aspects relevant to marine operations.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

What Do We Offer

A challenging and interesting position in a dynamic organisation. Apart from our competitive salaries, we offer excellent benefits like a solid pension package, 29 leave days per year, training and education possibilities, an informal working environment, in-house fitness facilities, and social get-togethers on a regular basis.

Information and application

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Paul van Lith via 020-448 8320.