Shift Superintendent - Offshore Heavy Lifting

Make your mark as a Shift Superintendent at Boskalis! As an 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 in your shift.

As SSI you will be also 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 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) in which we are able to run multi‑discipline projects for clients in the offshore market.

As part of the operations team of the Business Unit you will also be involved in the preparation; review; aligning and optimisation 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/responsibilities are:

• Ensuring safe working. Being 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 operational the shift onboard Bokalift 1 or Bokalift 2 during the execution;
• Ensuring the timeline of the operation, combined with a proactive approach to optimise this to the ultimate. Striving to the most efficient operations in a safe manner;
• Timely communicating information to 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 eventually prepared MoC’s;
• Advising the field Project engineer with offshore engineering task from practical side;
• Being involved in mobilisations and further preparations of operations upfront of the actual offshore operation.

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

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 on 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 (>1000 t 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.

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 realise 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 centre 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 of 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 build‑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 specialised 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 realise your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!