Roll Group takes care of heavy transport and lifting both on land and at sea. The exceptional combination of transportation and installation capabilities enables Roll Group to offer complete Factory to Foundation solutions. Combined with engineering expertise and unique know-how, this makes Roll Group the preferred heavy cargo partner offering effective, innovative, and sustainable services.

At Roll Group we work collaboratively for the good of the company and the creation of exceptional customer experiences by contributing proactively to the realization of departmental strategy and objectives.

The Cargo Superintendent (CSI) prepares and executes all cargo-related operations for projects assigned to the CSI. The primary mission is to manage and supervise the port calls to ensure that the operations are being conducted safely and, in all aspects, efficient way. 

Key responsibilities

•  Prepare all cargo related operations. The preparations include but are not limited to: Loading and discharging feasibility check (tide, quay, bollards, fenders etc.). Ballast, and stability calculation.
• Loading, discharging, and sea-fastening plans.
• Coordinate the required activities, equipment, and resources for the planned cargo operations.
• Provide the parties involved for each project with the applicable documents, plans and drawings.
• Arrange and perform the required project, and safety meetings on site.
• Execute the planned loading, sea-fastening, and discharging operations on board the vessels.
• Report all on site activities during preparation, loading, sea-fastening, and discharging.
• Issue CSI reports and address lessons learned to the Head of Operations.
• Evaluate operational feasibility for bids and tenders, including cost elements for the Commercial department.

We are looking for a person who is

• Demonstrating leadership in safety and quality aspects of the role.
• Well versed in maritime operations and heavy lift industry:
• Ship knowledge (in the broad sense of the word): Construction of ships, ballast and propulsion systems, cranes, hatches/pontoons.
• Sea-fastening / lashing of cargo (practical knowledge but also being able to make basic calculations).
• Crane handling (lifting loads, lashing loads, basic knowledge of lifting equipment).
• Being able to make lifting plans (at least being able to read/understand complicated plans), being able to make simple lifting plans.
• RoRo and FloFlo knowledge (not a must, but desirable).
• Planning and organization of activities about loading/unloading and sea-fastening.
• Knowledge of stowage plans (making and changing on site if necessary).
• AutoCAD knowledge (being able to work with it).
• Stability knowledge (being able to make calculations, but also being able to estimate what is feasible and what is not), knowledge of GHS is a plus.
• An excellent team player that communicates and interacts effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and organized within tight time frames.
• Willing to share knowledge, experience and eager to explore innovative solutions.
• Flexible, willing to adapt, embracing change and continual improvement.
• Willing to travel extensively (normal circumstances 100-120 day per year).

Our preference for Education and Experience

• Higher Vocational Education (Maritime Officer, Mechanical Engineering, or similar)
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar position
• Competent user of Microsoft office, AutoCAD basic, GHS software is beneficial

What we offer:

•  An inspirational working environment in a dynamic and international company.
• Challenging position with corresponding responsibilities.
• A competitive salary, based upon your level of expertise.
• 8.33% holiday allowance;
• EUR 90,00 monthly contribution to your health insurance.
• 25 vacation days.
• A non-contributory pension and other premium free insurances.
• A role with lots of autonomy and room for bringing in own ideas.