The posting
- Be present on the yard and on board vessels on a daily basis to monitor activities, risks and safety measures.
- Carry out safety rounds, inspections and audits to identify unsafe situations and technical risks, and quickly implement the necessary corrective actions.
- Address and raise awareness among employees and subcontractors, and ensure safety rules are applied correctly.
- Prepare, update and follow up risk assessments, safety procedures and action points.
- Monitor safety during maintenance and repair activities, including the safe isolation of work areas and technical installations.
- Provide practical safety advice and discuss improvement points with Superintendents, technical staff, naval personnel, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
- Ensure proper administrative follow-up and reporting on safety and prevention.
- Strong technical background in shipping, marine engineering, industry, maintenance or complex technical worksites.
- Experience as, for example, a Superintendent, maritime Project Manager, Engineer, Technical Specialist or in an operational role on board is a strong foundation.
- Good technical understanding of areas such as mechanics, electricity, hydraulics, maintenance activities, working at height, heavy loads and technical spaces.
- Strong interest in safety and prevention; previous experience in a formal safety role is not required.
- Strong communication skills, a practical mindset and the ability to engage people clearly and convincingly in safe working practices.
- Natural authority, assertiveness and, above all, a genuine passion for making safety visible and intervening when necessary.
- Flexible, approachable and willing to spend most of your time on the work floor.
- Good command of English; knowledge of Dutch and French is an advantage.



