SHEQ Engineer

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 a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!​

As a SHEQ Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting our teams throughout the tender, execution, and completion phases of charters and projects from the office. You will also be actively involved on-site, providing support during mobilizations and kick-offs. Travel is an essential part of this role.

The Marine Services Business Unit is dynamic and truly international. With a fleet of more than 35 vessels – ranging from construction support vessels and anchor-handling tugs to long-distance towage tugs – we deliver a wide variety of offshore energy projects across the globe. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment alongside colleagues from diverse professional, cultural, and national backgrounds. The variety of projects and people ensures that no two days are ever the same.

At Boskalis, our people are our greatest asset, and safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to continually strengthening our safety culture with the ambition of achieving an incident-free workplace. Our NINA ‘’No Injuries, No Accidents’’ program sets out clear principles and expectations, guiding how we work together safely across all operations.

As a SHEQ Engineer, you will play a vital role in embedding and promoting awareness of our SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) policies and NINA values throughout the Marine Services Business Unit. This means engaging with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, both in the office and at project locations worldwide, to ensure that safety, quality, and sustainability remain top of mind in everything we do.

Your responsibilities as SHEQ Engineer are:

• Provide SHEQ support as required by the operations team; this shall include timely preparation of project documentation for charters and provision of guidance on specific high risk activities.
• Assist chartering teams to monitor and review charter SHE risks throughout the life of charter. Compile and facilitate / chair risk assessment activities
• Providing SHEQ knowledge, documentation and deliverables like bridging documents. 
• Support SHEQ department; this shall include carrying out SHEQ inspections, verifications and audits, the delivery of SHEQ related training / familiarization to the company and implementation of SHEQ Plan improvement activities.
• Liaise with the vessel, project personnel and where applicable suppliers to investigate incidents and monitor corrective actions, ensuring that they are appropriately addressed and closed out.
• Monthly SHEQ performance analysis and reporting in line with the Business Unit / division and client requirements.

Your qualities and experience

You can move ahead as SHEQ Engineer if you have:

• A Higher Professional Education (Bachelor) or University (Master) Level;
• SHEQ education on bachelor level (e.g. NEBOSH, Quality Management, Auditing);
• At least 10 years of experience in supporting of (project) organizations related to SHE and / or Q, preferable in maritime / oil & gas environment;
• Knowledge of and experience with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code within a SHEQ framework.

The following competencies are also important for the role of function:  

• Problem-solving: You take a proactive approach to analyzing complex challenges, identifying effective solutions, and implementing actions that prevent or resolve issues in a safe and sustainable way.
• Planning and organizing: You are able to structure and manage activities, people, and resources efficiently to deliver high-quality results within dynamic, international project environments.
• Building relationships: You foster strong and lasting connections with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners from diverse backgrounds, creating collaboration and shared value to achieve common goals.

What you can expect

• 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
• 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.  
• 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 are part of our Business Unit team. The team is characterized by their informal yet professional way of working together, flexibility, adaptability and mentality. The team exists of 8 other SHEQ engineers focusing on chartering, projects or offshore and 1 QA (Quality Assurance) engineer. You will report to the Marine Services SHEQ Manager. 
• Where you will work: You will work from the headquarters in Papendrecht, with some travel to projects.
• Full/part- time job: The function of SHEQ engineer is a fulltime position (40 hours a week). This role has on call commitments during the weekend.
• 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 are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of SHEQ Engineer. Please contact Thijs Wanders, Corporate Recruiter, via [email protected]

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

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