Engine Expert

Location: Papendrecht

What we promise

• Experience of a lifetime
• Not your average 9‑to‑5
• Plenty of room for personal development

What we ask of you

• Accountability
• Business orientation
• Planning and organizing

How you can make your mark

As an engine expert at Boskalis, you will provide expert‑level technical support, project management, and strategic advice for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of our main propulsion engines — with a focus on Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAN, Cummins, and Bergen systems. Acting as the knowledge owner for our fleet’s engines, you will ensure reliability, cost efficiency, and compliance, while proactively seeking innovative, risk‑based solutions for complex repairs.

Responsibilities

Technical expertise

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex propulsion engine issues.
• Conduct pre‑inspections and condition assessments.
• Review and validate repair proposals and supplier quotations.
• Ensure compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and safety standards.

Project & repair management

• Track service letters and follow up technical requests with makers.
• Organise and manage engine repair projects — including planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers for timely execution.
• Manage spare parts logistics, stock strategies, and returns.

Operational support

• Support fleet teams in technical and financial decision‑making.
• Analyse repair options and propose cost‑effective solutions.
• Assist or lead breakdown service and emergency repairs.

Supplier & stakeholder management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with engine manufacturers and service providers.
• Negotiate and evaluate supplier performance and pricing.
• Coordinate communication towards these stakeholders.

Continuous improvement

• Contribute to standardisation of repair processes and documentation.
• Provide input for training programmes to expand engine expertise within the teams.

Your qualities

• Marine engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification, former chief engineer or senior service engineer with hands‑on experience on multiple engine types.
• Proven track record in managing 4‑stroke marine engine and auxiliary systems overhauls and troubleshooting, preferably with OEM expertise in Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, MAN, Cummins, Bergen.
• Excellent project‑management, stakeholder‑management, communication and organisational skills.
• Entrepreneurial approach to cost control and risk mitigation.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

What 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: Competitive salary and benefits including holiday allowance, a non‑contributory pension scheme, company health insurance, travel allowance.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential, with (online) courses via the Boskalis Academy.

Extra information

Your team

Part of the Docking Support team within Fleet Management; primary internal stakeholders are the Fleet Teams.

Where you will work

The role is office‑based in Papendrecht, with approximately one week of travel per month (or longer during engine repairs).

Employment type

Full‑time position.

About Boskalis

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, increased global trade, energy demand 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 core activities; Boskalis is known for projects such as the expansion of the Suez Canal and the extension of the Maasvlakte at the Port of Rotterdam, as well as the creation of new nature areas like the Markerwadden.

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