Shift Superintendent - Offshore Heavy Lifting

What do we promise?

• An adventurous job around the world
• Being part of the energy transition
• Plenty of room for personal development

What do we ask of you?

• Communication
• Decisiveness
• Motivating Others

How you can make your mark

Make your mark as a Shift Superintendent at Boskalis! As a Shift Superintendent (SSI), you will mainly be working abroad on our Bokalift 1 and/or Bokalift 2 vessel, where you will be responsible for the management of the deck operation during your shift.

As SSI, you will be part of the operations team of the Boskalis Business Unit Offshore Heavy Lift. This business unit is responsible for the operations of the Heavy Lift Vessels Bokalift 1 and Bokalift 2, which operate in sectors such as Offshore Wind, Platform Decommissioning, and Oil and Gas installation. We work with state-of-the-art equipment like our Bokalift 1 and Bokalift 2, supported by our large fleet of other vessels (diving, construction, transport vessels), enabling us to run multi-discipline projects for clients in the offshore market.

As part of the operations team, you will also be involved in the preparation, review, alignment, and optimization of our offshore operations in preparation or in tender. This can be done from the vessel or at the office in Papendrecht.

To ensure optimal and safe execution of the (un)loading and installation of the company’s products and services for wind farm, oil and gas installation projects, and decommissioning projects, your key tasks and responsibilities are:

• Ensuring safe working: responsible for the management of the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of the operational part of the project plan of the designated equipment during the rotation
• Leading operationally the shift onboard Bokalift 1 or Bokalift 2 during execution
• Ensuring the timeline of the operation, combined with a proactive approach to optimize this to the ultimate, striving for the most efficient operations in a safe manner
• Timely communicating information to the Offshore Construction Manager
• Overseeing subsea operations, heavy lift operations, deck operations, and ensuring these operations are executed in line with prepared procedures, recommended practices, and prepared MoC’s
• Advising the field Project Engineer with offshore engineering tasks from a practical side
• Being involved in mobilizations and further preparations of operations upfront of the actual offshore operation

Your qualities

• Professional education level
• Proven track record in the Offshore Heavy Lift Industry with at least several years of experience in offshore construction operations, being in the lead of a deck team
• Experience in (offshore wind) installation and decommissioning projects, being a safety leader with knowledge of structural welding, subsea operations, heavy lift operations, and management of multinational teams
• Experience with monohull crane vessels and performing operations with large capacity offshore cranes (>1000t capacity)
• Good command of the English language
• Leadership and commitment to ensure a healthy and safe place of work and to prevent a negative impact on the environment

Are you experienced in the offshore Oil & Gas or renewables sector? Do you have extensive experience in heavy lift operations on a floating vessel with experience in running the deck operations or a comparable position? Do you have a proven track record with large heavy lift crane vessels? Is leading teams most efficient with the highest regards for safety standards your second nature? Then apply for the job of Shift Superintendent at Boskalis!

We offer

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• 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 work in multidisciplinary teams with roughly 50 colleagues from all over the world. You are part of the Project Execution Team onboard the vessel and within the business unit Boskalis Heavy Lift. You will report to the Offshore Construction Manager.
• Where you will work: You will mainly be working abroad on our Bokalift 1 or Bokalift 2 vessel. When the vessel is not in operation, you will be working, depending on built-up leave balance, in our head office in Papendrecht or working remotely from home.
• Full/part-time job: This is a full-time position; for this role, you need to be willing to spend prolonged periods abroad.

About Boskalis

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.

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.

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!​