Corporate Engineer

Corporate Engineer As a Corporate Engineer, you’ll embark on an exciting role that involves extensive travel to river cruisers navigating Europe’s waterways. Your mission is to assist, teach, and collaborate with on-board engineers to maintain the ships in perfect technical condition. Together, you’ll troubleshoot challenges, solve problems, and ensure smooth operations for every voyage. • Technical insight • Strong communication skills • Multitasking ability • Flexible and positive attitude • Team player, motivator • Detail-oriented and stress-resistant • Can-do attitude • Attention to detail • Proficient in English and German • Professional and technical expert • A problem-solving mindset • You like traveling Apply now ROLE As a Corporate Engineer working in the Technical Department, you play a vital role in managing technical issues and serving as the liaison between the onboard and shore teams. Your primary responsibility is overseeing a group of engineers who work on various vessels within the Rivertech fleet in Europe. Your main duty is to provide technical assistance and support to the assigned group of vessels. You serve as the first point of contact for onboard engineers, addressing technical issues and managing maintenance tasks through an automated tool, which serves as the primary means of communication, monitoring, and control. In addition to office work, you offer remote or on-site assistance as needed. You collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and institutions, and conduct technical inspections and surveys on board the vessels. In addition to day-to-day troubleshooting, you play a crucial role in planning important milestones such as the End of Season, Start of Season, and Winterwork. Leveraging your skills, experience, and expertise, you also provide training to the engineers under your supervision. In specific cases, you may be requested to temporarily step aboard to replace or assist the onboard engineer. POSITION In your position, you are part of a small team, led by a Technical Manager, and supervised by the Technical Director. The onboard engineers report directly to you. TASKS • Handling service requests using the ticket system • Planning work, repairs, refits, warranty claims, and maintenance tasks on board • Ordering goods, supplies, and spare parts, including managing logistics • Reviewing and verifying quotations and invoices • Communicating and contracting with suppliers, colleagues, and subcontractors • Utilizing your expertise to enhance the technical standards on board • Actively participating in end-of-season/start-of-season surveys and inspections • Planning winter works and conducting preventive maintenance activities • Providing accurate and hands-on assistance in the event of accidents, damages, or malfunctions • Managing mandatory documentation, certificates, and reports • Assisting in budgeting and developing multi-year technical investment plans for each vessel • Participating in a pre-scheduled 24/7 service assistance rotation system • Overseeing mandatory and required inspections of equipment, tools, and devices • Upon request, participating in new-build, refit, or other technical-related projects COMPETENCES • Education or expertise in mechanical and/or electrical engineering • Familiarity with the (international) maritime industry or shipbuilding • Strong proficiency in English and preferably Dutch and German • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, polite, and customer-focused • Ability to work well in a team This is what we offer: • Professional support and guidance • Part of a proactive team of professionals • Work-free time system: 4-4 (other systems negotiable) • Swiss labour contract • Comprehensive social benefits package with a competitive salary • Safety training during the winter period Make the switch and apply now Is this your job? Please send your CV and motivation letter to jobs@rivertechgroup.com Should you have any further questions, or you wish to learn more about this interesting position, you can reach out to our technical director Frank Hubers, f.hubers@rivertechgroup.com Apply now Make it your story Future potential and ambitions on board First Captain Swapping a home office for the dynamic world on board Sailor Shaina’s journey with Rivertech Sailor trainee More jobs Port Logistic Manager Read more Apply now Purchase Manager NL Read more Apply now Fleet IT Support Manager Read more Apply now Technical Manager NL Read more Apply now Corporate Engineer Read more Apply now Locks & Docks Manager Read more Apply now First Captain Read more Apply now Second Captain Read more Apply now Corporate Captain Read more Apply now Engineer Read more Apply now Rivertech Group info@rivertechgroup.com jobs@rivertechgroup.com • • • Rivertech Holding AG Poststrasse 14 CH-6300 Zug Switzerland Rivertech B.V. Delta 60 6825 MS Arnhem The Netherlands Rivertech Ltd. 12 Kosta Katselli Street CY-4102 Agios Athanasios Limassol, Cyprus