Lead complex commissioning operations on high‑impact maritime projects
worldwide.

Are you a hands-on commissioning engineer with solid leadership skills and a
passion for complex maritime systems? Royal IHC is looking for a Commissioning
Team Lead who can take full ownership of commissioning activities for newly
built dredging and offshore vessels at international shipyards.

If you thrive in challenging environments, enjoy working abroad, and like being
the technical authority on site — this is your opportunity.

Your responsibilities

As Commissioning Team Lead, you will prepare, coordinate, and execute
commissioning activities for all technical systems on board our vessels. You’ll
be the on‑site lead for subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders,
ensuring everything is tested, validated, and delivered safely.

You will:

* Act as Royal IHC’s technical representative at international shipyards.
* Analyse technical specifications, ITPs, drawings, manuals and test protocols.
* Develop detailed commissioning plans together with the project planner.




* Supervise and guide commissioning activities executed by subcontractors and
suppliers.
* Perform commissioning activities according to customer requirements,
specifications, quality standards, and planning.

Your profile

* Degree in shipbuilding, marine engineering, mechanical engineering (or
related discipline).
* Experience with offshore and/or dredging vessels is a strong advantage.
* Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
* Willing and able to travel internationally for longer periods.

Royal IHC offers you:

* A salary between €4700 and €7270 gross per month, plus 8% holiday allowance.
* A monthly compensation for your time spent abroad.
* A profit-sharing scheme that lets you share in Royal IHC’s success.
* Good work/life balance with 27 vacation days for full-time employment with
the option to buy or sell (additional) leave. On top of your paid leave
during your rotations.
* A solid pension plan throug

📌 Commissioning Teamlead (Ernakulam)
🏢 Royal IHC
📍 Ernakulam