Job Description

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.

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.

Make your mark as Electrical Specialist

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

Your responsibilities as Crane Specialist:

• 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 the 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.
• Able to show leadership and commitment to ensure a healthy and safe place of work and to prevent a negative impact on the environment by adhering to the QHSE procedures.
• A good command of written and spoken English, able to write technical reports.
• Available to travel to the vessels and stay onboard for longer periods as required.

Qualifications

• 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, foreign posting terms.
• Career development We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
• Boskalis project site: You will work on groundbreaking projects around the world. Boskalis creates new horizons and execute an extensive range of dredging and marine projects in 90 countries and across six continents.

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 The Papendrecht Head office is where the majority of activities will take place, however we can be flexible on the location if required and you are willing to work abroad when needed to Papendrecht or Aberdeen offices.
• Full/part-time job The position of electrical specialist is a full-time (40 hours a week) job.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of electrical specialist. Please contact Sandra Hofstede, senior corporate recruiter via phone number 06 46042957.

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We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. There fore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.