Head of Electrical & Automation

The organisation

Van Oord has a long and varied history in marine engineering, an industry that has its origins in the Netherlands. Van Oord has grown into one of the largest marine engineering companies in the world. Their work is rooted in the Netherlands’ centuries-long battle against water.

Take a look around, in your country and around the world. You may not realise Van Oord was there to redesign your world. The Van Oord vision is to create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity. As a global maritime contractor, they focus on dredging, oil & gas infrastructure and offshore wind. Van Oord works safe and closely with their clients and stakeholders to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

Marine ingenuity is what sets Van Oord apart. In just two words, they show in the clearest possible terms what they do, how they do it, and what makes them different. A passionate, smart, shrewd, international marine contractor – that is how they see themselves. Van Oord believes in One Team, worldwide.

The position

In the position of Head of Electrical & Automation (E&A), you lead, develop and coach a global team of professionals. The E&A Department consists of 40 professionals with various backgrounds from electrical, process control, process automation software development and hydraulics. 

The E&A department supports the newbuild, modification and maintenance projects in the Van Oord fleet with specific expertise. Van Oord uses state of the art techniques and platforms and makes use of in-house developed platforms for SCADA and process automation suited to the needs of the industry.

Van Oord finds itself in the midst of challenges such as the energy transition, big-data management, smart industry, remote operation and shore support. They therefore need you to take the lead in developing smart solutions that will contribute to the goals and ambitions of Van Oord’s vision. 

You are a member of the Ship Management Department (SMD) Management Team. You actively contribute to building and executing the department’s strategy. You will need to have a business impact today and be a thriving force in the transformation that is needed for tomorrow. To reach your development goals, you will build and execute short and longer-term plans, tailored to the E&A department. 

Tasks & responsibilities

Your main responsibilities are:

• Development and management of expertise. 
• Creation and execution of innovations.
• Building and maintaining a strong network of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Advising the SMD Management on strategic and tactical issues.
• Bringing focus on internal customers when it comes to finding solutions. 

Candidate profile

• Academic degree in Engineering, preferably robotics, industrial automation, electrical or similar. Physics or Mathematics could also comply. Additional MBA is a plus.
• Seasoned leadership profile in the field of Electrical and/or Automation.
• Hands-on, combining knowledge and sensitivity to build bridges and create alignment in the team and throughout the organisation.
• Should fit in a family-owned company, no-nonsense, pragmatic and comfortable in a down-to-earth company culture.
• Proficient in the English language. Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Residing in the Netherlands or willing to relocate.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below.