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 Fleet management dredging we are in transition of a tailor-made system for Boskalis: “Ship maintenance management system (SMMS)”.  As junior maintenance engineer you make the difference by providing and maintaining working instructions for our colleagues (staff and fleet personnel). You gladly help and assist in any way you can so that a smooth transition can take place. In the system all our fleet’s necessities are recorded. It is crucial that the ship maintenance management system is maintained perfectly so that we know what we have in stock. Otherwise, ships can come to a standstill.

As a junior maintenance engineer you are a great connector. You do not mind travelling to our vessels when your help is required. We are looking for a candidate who is customer-friendly with great social skills. You are an empathic listener, and you have great communication skills.   

Your responsibilities as a junior maintenance engineer

• You are responsible for knowledge transfer. You provide and maintain working instructions and coordinate trainings.
• Develop business reporting (KPI’s), analyze and provide insight in SMMS data and propose process optimizations.
• Monitor user requirements vs. functionality.

Your qualities and experience
You can move ahead as a junior maintenance engineer if you have:

• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Relevant background and experience in other asset management systems like Maximo etc.
• A working and thinking level at a bachelor’s degree.
• In-depth knowledge of software programs. 
• A good command of written and spoken English.
• A strong talent in process thinking.

What you can expect

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team: You will work together with the SMMS Competence Center for Fleet management together with at least 7 professionals in an informal environment.
• Where you will work: You will be working from our Abu Dhabi office.
• Full/part-time job: The position of junior maintenance engineer is a full-time 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.

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of crewing coordinator. Please contact Catherine Buenaagua, corporate recruiter via our careers page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site. 

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

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. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.