Technical Admin Officer
Van Oord
Technical Admin Officer
Van Oord
Dredging, infrastructure, and offshore energy contractor
As a Vessel Administration Officer, you are primarily responsible for the management and administration of ship certificates within Van Oord’s fleet. You ensure that certificates are accurate, complete and up to date, and that they comply with applicable internal standards and external regulations.
You verify incoming information for clarity, consistency and completeness, follow up on missing or incorrect information and ensure that technical files are properly maintained and archived. You assist with the registration and administration of vessels
In addition to certificate management, you support other technical and administrative activities, You respond to and process incoming technical and administrative queries and communicate proactively with internal departments and, where necessary, external parties about documentation requirements and administrative procedures.
You may also support the coordination of meetings, inspections and logistics related to technical operations, including the preparation of documents and follow-up actions.
YOUR WORKPLACE
You will be part of the Ship Management Department at Van Oord, working closely with colleagues from different departments and disciplines. Your role connects technical information, administration and operations, giving you a broad view of what is happening across the organisation.
You will mainly work from Van Oord’s office in Rotterdam, in a professional and international environment where colleagues work together to support our vessels and projects around the world. You will have regular contact with internal stakeholders and, where necessary, external parties.
The combination of office-based work, collaboration with different teams and close connection to the technical organisation makes this a varied role where your contribution directly supports the smooth running of our operations.
Staying up to date with applicable rules and regulations, internal procedures and system updates is an important part of your role. You participate in training and development activities to ensure that your work remains aligned with Van Oord’s standards.
Van Oord is an international marine contractor focusing on dredging, infrastructure, and offshore energy projects. It uses specialized ships, dredging equipment, and engineering expertise to widen waterways, build port facilities, and install offshore structures, moving and protecting earth along coastlines and at sea. Its distinctiveness comes from being a Dutch family-owned company with a long-term view, hands-on leadership, and a culture of teamwork under the banner “One Team, worldwide,” backed by 155 years of project delivery. The goal is to provide practical, dependable maritime solutions that accommodate growing population and energy demand while protecting coastlines and supporting safe, efficient global trade.
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