Training Superintendent

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Boskalis is hiring a Training Superintendent to strengthen deck crew competence, safety, and performance from its Abu Dhabi office, overseeing simulator assessments, induction programs, and continuous development aligned with SLIMS while supporting career progression and CoC upgrades. You will identify qualified Masters, Chief Officers and Chief Engineers, monitor performance, and advise on training, audits and sea trials. Essential: Master certificate with train-the-trainer qualification, 4–6 years offshore maritime experience, solid STCW, Flag State and Port State knowledge, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Tips: tailor your CV to show leadership in design and evaluation of training, highlight simulator, audit and performance reporting experience, and safety outcomes. Apply only via the Boskalis careers site with CV and cover letter; expect two or more interviews.

Company Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.  

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

Job Description

You will make your mark by strengthening the competence, safety, and performance of our deck key crew through our state of the art simulator, targeted training and induction programs, and continuous improvement of development plans. In this role, you will help identify and prepare qualified Masters, Chief Officers, and Chief Engineers for appointment, support career progression of high-potential crew, and use feedback, audits, fleet visits, sea trials, and performance reporting to enhance training effectiveness, operational standards, and compliance across the fleet.

You will work at Boskalis office in Abu Dhabi while managing vessels owned by Smit Lamnalco, part of the Boskalis group. Smit Lamnalco provides tailored marine services to customers around the world, combining expertise, teamwork, and a strong focus on delivering reliable support in every environment.

Your responsibilities as a Training Superintendent

• Lead and conduct simulator assessments for deck key crew to support selection, appointment, and performance improvement.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve training, assessment, and induction programs in line with SLIMS and operational needs.
• Advice on crew capability, identify high-potential talent, and support promotion and CoC upgrade pathways.
• Monitor and report on vessel and crew performance, using feedback from internal and external stakeholders to strengthen training plans.
• Support operational excellence and compliance through vessel audits, advise internal customers on vessel technology and ship handling, fleet visits, and participation in sea trials.

Your qualities 

You can make your mark as a Training Superintendent if you have:

• Higher professional education, supported by a Master’s certificate and a train-the-trainer qualification.
• 4–6 years of relevant off shore experience in maritime operations, training, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of STCW, Flag State and Port State legislation, with solid understanding of vessel operations and marine terminal operations.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders such as Operations, Technical and Crew, as well as external parties including training centres, agencies, client representatives and crew.
• Strong commitment to safe and healthy working practices, with awareness of job-related risks and the responsibility to escalate unsafe situations appropriately.

Qualifications

What you can expect 

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information 

• Your team: You will be part of the Smit Lamnalco crewing team based in Abu Dhabi..
• Full/part-time job: The position of Training Superintendent is a full-time job.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job, we will invite you for two or more interviews via Microsoft Teams or at our office. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews, we will make you an offer to join Boskalis. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organization. 

Additional Information

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of Training Superintendent. Please contact Catherine Buenaagua, corporate recruiter via our careers page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site. 

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.