Blue Offshore is looking for an Equipment and Yard Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and ensuring the operational readiness of Blue Offshore’s offshore equipment pool. You will ensure that technical assets, including cable handling systems, offshore tooling, support equipment, spare parts, and consumables, are maintained, traceable, certified where required, and ready for project mobilization.

About the Company

Blue Offshore specializes in offshore operations and is committed to providing high-quality services in the marine industry.

The Role

As Equipment and Yard Manager, you will spend most of your time at our yard and warehouse in Rotterdam RHB Waalhaven, where equipment is stored, maintained, inspected, and prepared for mobilization. Regular presence at our head office in The Hague is also required for coordination meetings, project preparation, and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize the complete offshore equipment pool, including preventive and corrective maintenance and project-specific modifications.
• Ensure equipment is operational, maintained, traceable, certified where required, and ready for mobilization.
• Supervise inspections, repairs, and upgrades of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance plans, spare parts databases, certification status, and asset tracking in Timly.
• Manage inventory control for equipment, tools, PPE, spare parts, and consumables.
• Conduct physical inventory audits and reconcile stock with Timly records.
• Develop and enforce procedures for warehouse, storage, asset control, and equipment handling.
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of equipment with project teams, including packing, transport, and documentation.
• Liaise with subcontractors for third-party maintenance, certification, and specialist repairs.
• Report on equipment utilization, maintenance status, certification expiry dates, inventory accuracy, and equipment readiness.
• Provide on-site technical support during equipment mobilization, commissioning, and demobilization.
• Act as focal point for technical troubleshooting during offshore operations.
• Support Project Managers with technical planning, documentation, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with offshore crews, logistics, and supply chain partners.
• Contribute to operational safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Promote HSE awareness and behavior-based safety leadership.
• Participate in the development and improvement of Blue Offshore’s equipment.
• Recommend and implement technical improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
• Contribute to Blue Offshore’s R&D program for new technologies and equipment design.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or marine engineering, MTS/HTS level or equivalent.
• HSE leadership or safety training is an advantage.
• VCA VOL preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in technical services, marine or heavy industry, or offshore operations.
• Proven experience with offshore, marine, subsea, cable handling, or heavy lifting equipment management.
• Strong technical and operational insight.
• A practical, hands-on mentality with excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proactive and flexible way of working with the ability to manage ad hoc challenges.
• Strong safety and quality mindset.
• Confident communication skills in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office, maintenance tools, and project management tools.
• Driving license B.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and varied role in a small, international team.
• Direct impact on offshore operations and equipment performance.
• An informal working environment with short communication lines.
• Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
• A competitive employment package and training opportunities.
• A staff position on Blue Offshore’s payroll, initially offered as a one-year contract with the intention to extend to a permanent position.

If you recognize yourself in this role but do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. At Blue Offshore, practical experience, a hands-on mentality, and the willingness to learn are just as important.

Application Process

Are you ready to take on this challenge and become part of the Blue Offshore team? Please contact Petra Etringer at 070 - 711 3774 or send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@blueoffshore.com.

No Acquisition Blue Offshore recruits directly. Acquisition by recruitment agencies or intermediaries is not appreciated. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered, and no fees will be paid. By submitting your application, you consent to Blue Offshore storing your personal data for recruitment purposes for a maximum period of 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time.