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Technical Superintendent Maintenance at Boskalis, Papendrecht

Technical Superintendent Maintenance at Boskalis in Papendrecht. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Dredging is one of our traditional core activities. Boskalis is famous for projects like the expansion of the Suez Canal and the extension of the Maasvlakte at the Port of Rotterdam. Creation of new nature areas like the Markerwadden is something we contribute to. Combining our state-of-the-art fleet, equipment and incredible manpower, we’re able to achieve projects that no one believed were even possible.

Reliable today. Future-ready for tomorrow.
Within Fleet Management Dredging, colleagues onboard and ashore work as one team, combining technical expertise, craftsmanship and ownership to keep our vessels safe, reliable, cost-efficient and ready for the future.
As Technical Superintendent Maintenance, you play a key role in the preparation and execution of docking projects across our distinctive dredging fleet. You bring together vessel crews, technical specialists and other stakeholders, ensuring that docking activities are executed safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards. With your proactive mindset and technical expertise, you contribute to vessel availability, continuous improvement and the long-term performance of our fleet. Join Team Fleet and make your mark on the vessels that enable Boskalis to deliver successful projects worldwide.
As Technical Superintendent Maintenance within Fleet Management Dredging, Docking Support, you will be part of, and/or responsible of a (un)planned vessel maintenance and repair within the Dredging fleet. You ensure the repair scope is prepared and repaired safely, efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations. You play a key role in the preparation and execution of docking, maintenance and repair projects.
Your responsibilities include:

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, or contribute as part of a larger project team.
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 such as Planning, Cost Estimating, SHE-Q, Procurement, and other support functions to optimize project preparation, execution, quality, and reporting.
Maintain and actively promote Boskalis' SHEQ standards, NINA principles, and corporate values throughout all activities.

What you'll bring
It is essential for a Technical Superintendent to be able to work in a structured, planned and independent manner. You have an eye for detail while never losing sight of the bigger picture. You are a strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with vessel crews, shipyards, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
To make your mark in this role, you have:

A vocational or higher vocational degree (MBO/HBO) in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or a similar technical discipline.
Experience as a Technical Superintendent, Chief Engineer, Works Manager, Project Manager, Yard Manager, Repair Superintendent, or in a comparable technical role within the maritime, dredging, offshore, or ship repair industry.
Experience preparing and executing dry-dockings, repair and maintenance projects.
Strong technical knowledge of vessel machinery, systems and equipment.
Experience working with shipyards, suppliers and contractors.
Commercial awareness and the ability to balance operational requirements with cost-effective solutions.
Familiarity with planned maintenance management systems and ability to understand Boskalis internal PMS.
Knowledge of relevant safety, environmental and quality standards.
A good command of written and spoken English.
Willingness to travel regularly and irregular to vessels, shipyards and project locations worldwide.

What you can expect:

A dynamic environment : A role in which you can make a direct impact on the performance and reliability of one of the largest and most versatile dredging fleets in the world.
Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and excellent employment conditions, including holiday allowance, a non-contributory pension scheme, travel allowance and collective insurance schemes.
Career development: Plenty of opportunities to develop yourself professionally through training courses, workshops and the Boskalis Academy.

Extra information

Your team: You will be part of the Docking Support team within Fleet Management Dredging, working closely with Project Managers, Works Managers, Technical Superintendents and vessel teams.
Where you will work: The position is based in Papendrecht. Regular travel to shipyards, vessels and project locations is required.
Full-time job: The position of Technical Superintendent Maintenance is a full-time role.
Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the Technical Superintendent Maintenance role. Please contact Emilie Stratenus, Corporate Recruiter, via [email protected].

Interested?

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site.
Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity.

However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CV's from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.
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