Key Skills

Job Description

THE POSITION As a Crewing Support Officer, you ensure that our ships have the right crew at the right time. You support the Crewing Officers in the daily crew planning and are an important point of contact for our crew, the Ship Management and other stakeholders within Fleet Management. You keep a close eye on the crew planning, and ensure that crew changes are properly prepared and executed. In addition, you will arrange the practical and administrative matters surrounding the deployment of our crew, such as travel, transfers, accommodation and documentation. You work a lot with different systems and ensure that data and administration are correct and up-to-date. Thanks to your service-oriented approach, the crew knows what is expected of them and they can go on board well prepared. No day is the same. You have to deal with changing schedules, unexpected situations and different interests. That is why you know how to set priorities, keep an overview and switch quickly when the situation requires it. Your Workplace Within the Ship Management Department, the Crewing Team is responsible for the staffing of our ships. Van Oord carries out projects at home and abroad, which means that our vessels and crew are active worldwide. Our fleet includes trailing suction hopper dredgers, cutter suction dredgers, offshore installation vessels and fallpipe vessels. You will work from our headquarters in Rotterdam in an international team of more than 30 colleagues. YOUR IMPACT As a Crewing Support Officer, you will contribute directly to a well-staffed and smoothly running fleet. Through your planning, organization and service, you ensure that crew members are in the right place at the right time and that our ships can carry out their work safely and efficiently. You Ensures a smooth transition during crew changes, from travel and accommodation to the necessary administration. Are an accessible and reliable point of contact for our international crew and other stakeholders. Ensures correct and up-to-date information in our systems, so that colleagues can rely on the available data. Switches quickly in unexpected situations and knows how to set the right priorities. Contributes to a professional and service-oriented service from the Crewing Team. Maintains contact with the fleet and visits our ships at home and abroad several times a year With your commitment, our crew members can focus on their work on board and ensure that the operation can continue worldwide. About You You are independent, stress-resistant and proactive. You keep an overview when the schedule changes and know how to quickly set the right priorities. You take responsibility, dare to make decisions and remain service-oriented, even when the pressure increases. You communicate easily with different people and cultures and find it natural to work together with colleagues, crew and other stakeholders. You are accurate in your administration and have a practical and solution-oriented attitude. In addition, you have Minimum MBO working and thinking level. Good command of the Dutch and English language, both orally and in writing. Work experience in a similar position, preferably within a project-based or dynamic environment. A place of residence in the vicinity of Rotterdam. Good organizational and administrative skills. Affinity with the maritime sector is an advantage. WE OFFER At Van Oord, you contribute to our mission building a better world for future generations. In addition, we offer A salary that matches your experience and responsibilities. Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2 per day). Additional surcharges for work on board and at project locations abroad. 32 vacation days per year, of which a maximum of 7 collective days. A variable bonus, depending on the business result, among other things. An attractive pension scheme. The possibility of collective health insurance, in which Van Oord pays for the supplementary package. A flexible working from home arrangement with full-time employment, you can work from home 2 days a week. Extensive development opportunities, including access to GoodHabitz's online academy. Communities such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord Staff Association. Various events and sports activities, such as winter sports, sailing, cycling and motorcycling. INTERESTED? Apply using the application form below.

Core Responsibilities

Support daily crew planning and coordinate crew changes, including travel, transfers, accommodation, and required documentation. Maintain accurate crew information in company systems, serve as a contact for crew and stakeholders, and help ensure the fleet is staffed and operating smoothly.

Requirements

Requires at least an MBO-level working and thinking ability, good written and spoken Dutch and English, and experience in a similar role, preferably in a dynamic or project-based environment. Candidates should have strong organizational and administrative skills, be proactive and service-oriented, and live near Rotterdam; maritime-sector affinity is an advantage.

Benefits

• Travel Allowance
• Home Working Allowance
• Additional Allowances for Work On Board and at International Project Locations
• 32 Vacation Days
• Variable Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Collective Health Insurance
• Flexible Work-from-Home Arrangement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Online Learning Academy
• Employee Communities
• Company Events and Sports Activities