Onshore WROV coordinator

You can make your mark as a **Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (WROV) Onshore Coordinator** at Boskalis Marine Services by being in charge of a challenging and complex piece of robotic equipment. You will be responsible for the coordination and management of our worldwide WROV operations and maintenance activities from our onshore base. This role is crucial to ensure the efficient and safe operation of our WROV systems, which are used in fields ranging from subsea oil and gas development projects, IRM (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance), offshore wind projects, construction to UXO surveys, cable lay / pipe lay, trenching, salvage, and scientific research.

If you are looking for an adventurous profession, working in a non-standard environment with state-of-the-art electronic and hydraulic equipment, this might be your opportunity.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate all WROV operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards (such as IMCA) and company policies
• Develop and maintain schedules for WROV Maintenance & Repair programs
• Liaise with offshore WROV teams to ensure seamless communication and operational efficiency
• Monitor and report on the performance, including budgets, for the WROV systems and equipment
• Ensure all WROV operations adhere to safety regulations and best practices
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for WROV systems
• Manage inventory and procurement of spare parts and consumables for WROV operations
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of WROV equipment and facilities
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation and reports on WROV operations
• Collaborate with Operation managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met
• Liaise with and manage subcontractors on WROV services

Your Qualities and Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience.Experience in working with electronics, hydraulics, and/or mechanics
• Experience with Work Class ROVs is preferred
• Offshore experience is preferred
• Education (bachelor’s) degree in mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering, Marine Technology, or a related field
• A team player mentality
• Willingness to travel globally, to our WROV systems, subcontractors, and vessels
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant software applications
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and best practices
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a 24-hour industry
• Professional English communication skills (both written and verbal)

What You Can Expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract), a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, and travel allowance.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
• The Boskalis Campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, a sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, boot camps, and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra Information

• Your team: You will be part of the WROV Onshore team of Boskalis Marine Services with colleagues working from Papendrecht, Antwerp, Singapore, and Rio de Janeiro. You work together with Fleet, Crewing, Finance, SHEQ and commercial colleagues, as well as our main subcontractors.
• Where you will work: For office-based roles, in consultation with your manager and your team, you work partly at home and partly in the office. Occasional onsite work locations

About Boskalis

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase in 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.

Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.