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Operations Manager Ballast Water Treatment Systems

Mr. Marine

Rotterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Ballast water treatment systems
Technical leadership
Marine engineering
Team management
Troubleshooting
Root cause analysis
QHSE compliance
ISO 9001:2015
Marine instrumentation
Automation
Project management
Mentoring
Regulatory compliance
Technical documentation
Communication
Customer focus

Job Description

As Operations Manager – BWTS, you will lead and support our technical operations related exclusively to Ballast Water Treatment Systems. You’ll manage and guide our field engineers, project managers, and partners, acting as the primary technical expert for this domain. Reporting directly to the Technical Director , you’ll ensure the quality, safety, and continuous improvement of our BWTS services. Key Responsibilities Provide high-level technical support to project managers, sales engineers, and field engineers in all BWTS-related matters. Manage and develop the BWTS technical team, including: Job allocation, coaching, training, and performance evaluation. Recruiting and onboarding new BWTS engineers in collaboration with HR. Setting clear expectations and tracking performance against KPIs. Ensure implementation and compliance with Mr. Marine's QHSE policies and ISO9001:2015 standards within BWTS operations. Lead complex BWTS service and modernization projects from design to installation. Analyze technical issues and lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts. Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, standards, and regulatory requirements for BWTS (Flag, Class, OEMs). Act as a technical point of contact for clients, supporting commercial and operational teams. Participate in the on-call technical support rotation outside office hours. Education & Experience: Bachelor's or associate degree (EQF 6/7) in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering—or equivalent by experience (EQF 5+). Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience with marine systems, with significant exposure to BWTS. At least 3 years in a management or technical leadership role. Proven knowledge of marine instrumentation and automation at both theoretical and practical levels. Familiarity with international regulations and compliance requirements (IMO, BWT Convention, etc.). Skills & Competencies: Strong leadership, organizational, and mentoring skills. Excellent communication in English (written and verbal); knowledge of a second language is an asset. High attention to detail and a structured, proactive working style. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure. Deep understanding of QHSE and ISO management systems. Commercial awareness and strong customer focus. Technically hands-on and comfortable with both software and hardware. What We Offer A pivotal role in an international company with a strong growth trajectory. Opportunities for continuous professional development and education. A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive work environment. Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Ready to lead the way in Ballast Water Treatment compliance? Apply now and become part of Mr. Marine’s mission to keep the world’s fleet safe and compliant—anywhere in the world.

Core Responsibilities

You will lead technical operations for Ballast Water Treatment Systems, managing field engineers and project managers while ensuring quality and safety standards. The role involves troubleshooting, project modernization, and acting as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or associate degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering. A minimum of 7 years of marine systems experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role, is required.

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Education opportunities
  • Supportive work environment
  • Competitive compensation

About Mr. Marine

Industry: Maritime Transportation

Company size: 51-200 employees

At Mr. Marine, our mission is clear: to inspect, support and repair any on board electromechanical equipment that has an impact on a vessel being safe and compliant - anywhere in the world - delivering outstanding customer service. To improve our efficiencies, we have diversified our offerings into three divisions: 1. 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 - provides high quality marine elevator servicing. We service all brands of marine elevators, on board ships and oil rigs. 2. 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 - offers services for fire and gas detection, test and calibration equipment, and marine automation and instruments. 3. 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 - ensures your ballast water treatment systems are maintained and compliant with all IMO regulations, Ballast Water Management codes and conventions. Our three businesses operate globally, with technicians in over 350 ports, ready to serve, 24/7, 365 days of the year.

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