Jr. SHEQ Engineer - Offshore Heavy Lifting

What are you looking for?

What do we promise?

• Contributing to one of a kind projects
• Experience of a lifetime
• Plenty of room for personal development

What do we ask of you?

• Eager to learn
• Motivating Others
• Achieving Results

How you can make your mark

The Offshore Heavy Lifting business unit of Boskalis is active in both the offshore wind and in the oil and gas installation and decommissioning markets. With a focus on offshore wind we solve challenges in transport and installation of offshore wind farm foundations that are related to their harsh environmental conditions, heterogeneous soil profiles and scheduling risks. At Boskalis we want to be a partner our clients can rely on. We want to be an offshore installation contractor with the right expertise, experience and commitment to execute operations safely, on time and within budget.

How you can make your mark

Make your mark as Junior SHEQ Engineer at Boskalis within the Offshore Heavy Lift (OHL) Business Unit! We are looking for an inquisitive and enthusiastic Person who wants to develop themselves within the fields of occupational health and safety, the environment and quality. Initially you will support both the Corporate and Project Teams within the Business Unit to broaden your understanding and experience on the role of SHEQ within our organization. Ultimately though you will support our complex OHL projects across the globe (So if you are scared of flying this might not be the best role for you). You are an outgoing Person who is not afraid to meet new People and ask questions to broaden your knowledge. You will be expected to be proactive and able to work at times independently, however your greatest asset will be working within dynamic teams involving the whole business unit.

Your responsibilities as Jr. SHEQ Engineer:

• Support the Project SHEQ Teams as requested – this may include:
  • Preparation of various documentation (HSE Plans / Emergency Plans etc.).
  • Participate in risk assessment meetings.
  • Prepare and compile reports on statistics and present these to the Team.
  • Witness and participate in project audits / site inspections / task verifications.
• Gain an understanding of the tender and project SHEQ documentation reviews.
• Support completion and update of OHL SHEQ procedures, forms etc.
• Participate, support and potentially lead internal improvement programs.
• Seek support and guidance from experience SHEQ Professionals in the Team.
• Attend incident investigations / external audits to gain an understanding of the process.
• Successfully complete various SHEQ Trainings including; auditor training, incident investigation training, offshore survival training etc.

You can make your mark as Jr. SHEQ Engineer if you have:

• You are inquisitive, enthusiastic and have a real drive to challenge and apply yourself to learn about the world of SHEQ within OHL.
• Work experience is not necessary but it would be an added benefit.
• Having completed an Occupational Health & Safety Study is preferred (IVK / MVK / Nebosh) however for the right candidate we are also willing to provide such studies.
• A good command of written and spoken English.
• You’re willing to travel to our project sites and vessels globally (2025 USA primarily).

We offer

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, 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, sports fields, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a coffee place 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, bootcamps 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 work in the Offshore Energy Division within the Offshore Heavy Lift Business Unit in the SHEQ Team, which has approximately 14 professionals and is growing.
• 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 in Papendrecht.
• Full/part-time job: The position of Junior SHEQ Engineer is a full-time (40 hours a week) job.

About Boskalis

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

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.