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Chief Engineer

IPS

Capelle aan den IJssel
Posted on: March 15th, 2026

Short Description

Are you a seasoned Chief Engineer ready to navigate the complexities of offshore vessel operations, from cable laying to wind farm installations? Do you have the technical skills to oversee complex marine engineering systems and guarantee safe, efficient performance at sea? If you're eager to lead with confidence, we want to hear from you!

Function Description

As a Chief Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our offshore operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. We're actively building a talent pool for exciting future projects, and your expertise could be exactly what we need!

  • Take charge of all vessel machinery, making sure it performs at its best.
  • Lead your engineering crew, delegating tasks and upholding top-tier safety standards.
  • Plan and oversee essential maintenance, inspections, and repairs to keep downtime minimal.
  • Keep meticulous records of fuel, equipment, and maintenance activities.
  • Guarantee full compliance with all international maritime safety regulations.
  • Manage spare parts and consumables, ensuring timely replenishment.

Requirements

To excel as our Chief Engineer, you'll need to demonstrate:

  • Valid Certificate of Competency as Chief Engineer
  • Experience on offshore vessels such as Cable layers, Pipe layers, Jack Ups, Offshore installation vessels, Flexible fallpipe vessels
  • BOSIET or FOET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
  • STCW certificates relevant to the rank
  • Valid National Medical Certificate (MLC) and Offshore Medical Certificate
  • High Voltage and DP Maintenance certifications
  • GWO 5 Modules certification – considered an advantage
  • Permit to work in EU
  • UK FWP or USA B1 Visa with wind farm activities annotation (not OCS activities) - considered an advantage
  • Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
Ready to lead as a Chief Engineer? If you have the required offshore experience and certifications, apply now! If this isn't the opportunity you're looking for, please take a look at our other vacancies below!
About IPS
IPS logo

Since 1988, we have been empowering both people and businesses by providing specialized recruitment, (cross-border) employment, and project management solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a commitment to sustainability, we connect top talent with global opportunities, ensuring businesses thrive today and are prepared for a better tomorrow.

As a trusted HR business partner, we anticipate industry challenges and offer tailored, cutting-edge workforce solutions in the Maritime, Renewables, Offshore, Tunnelling, and Civil Industries. Our expertise allows us to navigate the complexities of a changing world, enabling our clients to focus on their core business while we handle the people who drive it forward.

Our approach is built on four core values:
✅ Unite – Fostering strong partnerships that drive mutual success.
✅ Commit – Committing to sustainability, ethical practices, and quality.
✅ Innovate – Staying ahead with expertise-driven and service-focused solutions.
✅ Empower – Unlocking potential through an inclusive and people-first culture.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM iPS?

If you are our client or candidate we share your passion for the industry. Whether it is your Maritime, Energy or Civil in the fields of crewing, recruitment, flexible professional personnel and complete payroll solutions. We offer a personal service and 24/7 responsiveness.taff and crew, flexible and professional personnel solutions, complete payroll services, global services, personal service and 24/7 responsiveness.

iPS’ WORLDWIDE PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS

iPS is the key source for personnel solutions regarding all aspects of the Oil & Gas and Renewable projects. iPS recruits highly trained and experienced personnel, from a single specialist to a full crew. iPS recruiters are able to attract, select and deploy qualified personnel worldwide.

THE iPS APPROACH

With hundreds of people deployed around the world, iPS is proud of the personal touch that is given to both clients and personnel. This is enhanced by the efficient support and planniWith hundreds of people deployed around the world, iPS is proud of the personal touch that is given to both clients and personnel. This is enhanced by the efficient support and planning given by staff utilizing experiences combined with high tech software for the best services and solutions possible.ng given by staff utilizing experiences combined with high tech software for the best services and solutions possible.

PAYROLL SOLUTIONS

Working internationally with personnel and clients, iPS takes into consideration international law and legislation, tax systems and social security. Next to constructing the right payroll packages, iPS takes care of all administrative procedures. iPS fulfills the need for flexible payroll services, respecting the different regulations.

QHSE

Quality, Health, Safety and Environment is always our priority.
iPS complies with the highest health and safety standard procedures and is certified according to:

• ISO 9001:2008
• OHSAS 18001:2007
• VCU
• MLC:2006
• NEN 4400-1

  • Number of employees:

  • Sectors: Maritime, Dredging, Offshore Energy (Wind, Oil & Gas), Civil Engineering, Tunnelling, and Renewables.

  • Preferred educational level: MBO (Vocational) for crew and technical roles; HBO/Bachelor or higher for engineering, pilotage, and management positions.

  • Preferred education: Maritime Officer (Marof), Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, and specialized technical certifications (STCW, OPITO, etc.).

  • Career level: All levels, from Blue Collar (crew, operators) to White Collar (management, engineering) and C-level/CXO positions.