Electrical Specialist

In the role of Electrical Specialist, you will be part of the Centre of Expertise and provide technical support to the Boskalis Offshore Energy Division Fleet and Projects on electrical, automation and DP technical matters.

What do we promise?

• Contributing to one of a kind projects
• Not your average 9-to-5
• Speaking Dutch is not a must

How you can make your mark

Your responsibilities:

• Ensuring availability and reliability of all electrical equipment, automation and DP systems on our vessels.
• Advising fleet management and vessel team on electrical equipment, automation and DP systems; assisting with day-to-day technical support and troubleshooting; providing technical support and guidance during dockings and repairs.
• Contributing to ongoing review and improvement of the PMS; developing fleet critical spares policy and product life cycle management.
• Inspecting vessels and allocated equipment; visiting suppliers and vendors.
• Coaching and guiding vessel and fleet teams on matters relevant to the efficient and safe operation of the allocated equipment and systems.

You can make your mark as Electrical Specialist if you have:

• At least 10 years relevant experience (as ETO on DP vessels, or with design, installation, commissioning and servicing from yard / OEM / service company); preferably with a degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience with vessel power generation and distribution, control systems (PLC/SCADA-based automation), and DP.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards.
• Leadership and commitment to ensure a healthy and safe place of work and to prevent negative environmental impact by adhering to QHSE procedures.
• A good command of written and spoken English, and the ability to write technical reports.
• Availability to travel to vessels and stay onboard for longer periods as required.

We offer

• 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) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance, leased or shared car, and foreign posting terms.

• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself, for example through (online) courses at the Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team: You will become part of a professional team within the Fleet department of Boskalis Offshore Energy and will work on multidisciplinary projects. On a day-to-day basis, you will report to the technical manager.

• Where you will work: Ideally, the Papendrecht Head Office is where the majority of activities will take place; however, location flexibility is possible (the Aberdeen office could be an option). If needed, you are willing to work abroad in Papendrecht.

About Boskalis

In your job you will work for the Offshore Energy division. 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.