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Diogo Teixeira
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: commissioning, testing, and optimizing electrical and control systems for marine and offshore installations
Projects: complex electrical installations for shipbuilding projects at Dutch and international shipyards
Company: technical service provider delivering end-to-end electrical solutions for marine & offshore applications
Main requirements: Bachelor degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of commissioning experience
Your opportunity
As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Marine & Offshore), you will take ownership of bringing complex electrical and control systems to life. You will be responsible for starting up, testing, and fine-tuning installations to ensure they meet technical specifications and perform reliably in real-world conditions.
You will operate at the intersection of engineering and execution, working closely with project teams, clients, and inspection bodies. From initial system checks to final delivery, you will ensure that every installation is fully functional, compliant, and ready for operation.
What you will do
Commissioning & start-up: Start up and adjust control engineering systems and associated electrical installations across marine and offshore projects.
System analysis: Assess existing installations and align them with client specifications and technical requirements.
Problem-solving: Identify and resolve issues during inspection and approval phases, ensuring systems meet technical completeness.
Quality & reliability: Improve the operational performance and reliability of installations through structured testing and optimization.
Ownership of delivery: Take full responsibility for delivering ready-to-use systems that meet contractual and technical standards.
Stakeholder coordination: Communicate clearly with internal teams, clients, and inspection bodies during testing and system acceptance.
Technical documentation: Handle drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and test protocols with accuracy and care.
Where you will work
This role places you right at the final and most critical phase of that journey: making sure everything works exactly as intended.
You will be working in an environment where engineering, craftsmanship, and international collaboration come together. Projects are delivered both locally and globally, with installations designed in the Netherlands and implemented at shipyards across Europe and Asia.
What you already have
- Bachelor degree (HBO) in Energy Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in commissioning, preferably within the maritime or offshore sector
- Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset
- Confident communication skills when working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Flexibility and willingness to work on-site and offshore at various project locations
- High awareness of safety standards and regulations (VGM)
Your benefits
- 38 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to professional gatherings and events within the Dutch maritime industry
- Housing search and registration supported by Van Storm
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