Corporate Engineer – Rivertech – Arnhem

ROLE

As a Corporate Engineer working in the Technical Department, you play a vital role in managing technical issues and serving as the liaison between the onboard and shore teams. Your primary responsibility is overseeing a group of engineers who work on various vessels within the Rivertech fleet in Europe.

Your main duty is to provide technical assistance and support to the assigned group of vessels. You serve as the first point of contact for onboard engineers, addressing technical issues and managing maintenance tasks through an automated tool, which serves as the primary means of communication, monitoring, and control. In addition to office work, you offer remote or on-site assistance as needed. You collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and institutions, and conduct technical inspections and surveys on board the vessels.

In addition to day-to-day troubleshooting, you play a crucial role in planning important milestones such as the End of Season, Start of Season, and Winterwork. Leveraging your skills, experience, and expertise, you also provide training to the engineers under your supervision. In specific cases, you may be requested to temporarily step aboard to replace or assist the onboard engineer.

POSITION

In your position, you are part of a small team, led by a Technical Manager, and supervised by the Technical Director. The onboard engineers report directly to you.

TASKS

Handling service requests using the ticket system

Planning work, repairs, refits, warranty claims, and maintenance tasks on board

Ordering goods, supplies, and spare parts, including managing logistics

Reviewing and verifying quotations and invoices

Communicating and contracting with suppliers, colleagues, and subcontractors

Utilizing your expertise to enhance the technical standards on board

Actively participating in end-of-season/start-of-season surveys and inspections

Planning winter works and conducting preventive maintenance activities

Providing accurate and hands-on assistance in the event of accidents, damages, or malfunctions

Managing mandatory documentation, certificates, and reports

Assisting in budgeting and developing multi-year technical investment plans for each vessel

Participating in a pre-scheduled 24/7 service assistance rotation system

Overseeing mandatory and required inspections of equipment, tools, and devices

Upon request, participating in new-build, refit, or other technical-related projects

COMPETENCES

Education or expertise in mechanical and/or electrical engineering

Familiarity with the (international) maritime industry or shipbuilding

Strong proficiency in English and preferably Dutch and German

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, polite, and customer-focused

Ability to work well in a team

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