Technical Vessel Superintendent

Interested candidates are invited to apply directly via email: [email protected]

Plouvier operates a fleet of state-of-the-art vessels, offering cutting-edge equipment and optimal working conditions for its teams. We primarily sail on the Rhine and provide professional support through experienced management and technical teams. Our motto, “ONE TEAM, ONE ENERGY” reflects our values of solidarity, dynamism, and collaboration.

To strengthen our office team, we are currently looking for a:

Technical Vessel Superintendent

As Plouvier’s Vessel Superintendent (VSI) you are responsible for overseeing the daily technical management of our inland tanker and barge fleet. This role plays a pivotal part in maintaining operational excellence, ensuring safety and performance standards, and supporting crew satisfaction through strong on-site leadership and responsive technical support.

Key job responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily technical operations of the fleet to ensure vessels are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

• Serve as the main technical point of contact for crew members.

• Build and maintain strong, supportive relationships, ensuring crew needs are addressed swiftly to sustain high morale and retention.

• Conduct regular site visits to barges to provide visible, hands-on leadership and troubleshooting

• Ensure 24/7 availability to manage urgent technical issues (rotation planned within the team for after-office call handling)

• Act swiftly to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations.

• Coordination of onboard audits being the one supporting the Captain onboard

• Lead technical projects and coordinate maintenance schedules, provide onboard or remote supervision of repair execution where required

• Ensure efficient collaboration with the Fleet Director and relevant departments.

• Align expenditures with fleet needs and long-term goals.

• Maintain daily communication and coordination with all internal and external stakeholders in an efficient and efficient manner

Qualifications:

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent by experience.

• Proven experience in vessel maintenance and technical operations, ideally in the inland tanker or barge industry.

• Project management capabilities with a proactive and hands-on approach.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage performance and build trust on board.

• Availability and willingness to travel frequently to operational sites.

• Understanding of European inland maritime regulations and safety standards.

• Fluency in English and minimum a good level of German

Contract & work location:

Depending on your preferred work location, we offer a local employment contract in the Netherlands or Switzerland, including country-specific benefits and conditions.

Please send you application to [email protected] .

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at +32 3 20 20 462