Shift Leader Deck
Date: 10 Feb 2026
Location: ZH, NL
Company: Allseas Group
About Allseas
As Allseas employee your work will contribute to our mission: Shifting boundaries of offshore technology. We Pioneer Together to remain a sustained frontrunner through technical ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. We live by our core values: Passionate, Innovative and Reliable.
Our employees are skilled and passionate, with an entrepreneurial no-nonsense approach, who are willing to dare the new, innovate through advanced technology, showing integrity and a safe, efficient, and error-free performance resulting in high quality services and products for our clients.
We take great care that we limit impact on the sensitive marine environment and that we operate in socially responsible and sustainable way, preserving our energy resources.
We familiarise ourselves with Allseas Integrated Management System (AIMS), to execute Allseas' activities in a uniform way, ensuring these activities comply with the applicable laws, rules, regulations and certification standards, and are aligned with Allseas mission, vision and values.
Division Description
Working offshore on one of our vessels means that you are at the heart of the action and taking an active part in shaping the future of the offshore industry. Our offshore crew members are dedicated and determined to get the job done efficiently without losing sight of safety.
The marine crew comprises three main teams: nautical, technical and catering. The nautical crew is responsible for sailing the vessel; the technical crew (engineers and mechanics) maintains the installations and equipment on board such as the main engines and electrical plant; the catering crew (cooks and stewards) provides catering and cleaning related services for all crew on board.
Department Description
The Technical Department, under the responsibility of the Chief Engineer, is vital to the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. In accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, this department ensures compliance with standards for machinery maintenance, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. Its primary role is to maintain and operate all mechanical, electrical, and auxiliary systems on board, guaranteeing reliability and safety at sea. The department is tailored to each vessel and includes teams such as Deck Engineers, Warehouse, and Electricians.
Job Description
As Shift Leader Deck, you are essential to the safe and efficient operation of our vessels’ deck machinery and mission systems. You’ll work on offshore projects worldwide, reporting to the First Engineer Deck, First Mechanic, and Chief Engineer, and collaborating with a skilled technical team.
Your responsibilities include:
- Supervising technical staff or crew under your care during your shift.
- Overseeing the execution of planned maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities on deck and mission systems.
- Making rounds along deck technical equipment to monitor and control operations.
- Maintaining awareness of ongoing work in deck technical spaces and the status of equipment.
- Ensuring your shift is carried out efficiently and safely, in line with Allseas Integrated Management System (AIMS) standards.
- Ensuring smooth cooperation with other project-related departments.
- Acting as deputy for the First Engineer Deck or First Mechanic when required by the Chief Engineer.
- Timely administration, including planned maintenance and statutory logbooks.
- Ensuring all operational fluid levels (e.g., hydraulic fluids, gear oil, grease) are adequate.
- Operating machinery under your supervision as environmentally friendly and economically as possible.
- Ensuring thorough shift handover as per standing orders, both verbally and in writing.
- Keeping all personal documentation, such as passport, seaman's book, medical certificate, CoC, and safety (STCW) training certificates, up-to-date and valid.
- Performing duties as indicated on the station bill and fulfilling ship security duties.
- When working on pipelay vessels: set up pipelay mission equipment, monitor the pipelay process and propose improvements when required.
- When working on construction vessels: assist and advise the Construction Department in the use of heavy lift equipment and assist the ROV department when deemed necessary by the Chief Engineer.
You will also have the authority to stop the job if safety or compliance is at risk, in line with the Allseas Integrated Management System, and to initiate necessary actions in an emergency situation. Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration, and a down-to-earth culture at its core.
Qualifications & Experience
To succeed as Shift Leader Deck at Allseas, you should have:
- General technical education and compliance with all STCW requirements.
- In possession of CoC with competency level III/2 “Second Engineer with NO limitations” or Mechanical Engineer (BSc).
- B1 level English proficiency (spoken and written).
- Adequate knowledge of pipelay processes, offshore cranes, and hydraulics, wire ropes and industrial automation.
- Good command of MS Office applications.
- Fulfillment of all training and qualification requirements in accordance with company standards.
- Strong communication, leadership and helicopter view.
Certifications
- Medical certificate (or equivalent)
- Offshore survival
Additional Information
Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration, and a down-to-earth culture at its core. It means contributing to pioneering projects, like performing record-breaking heavy lifts and working with top-notch technologies.
Apart from that, you can count on the following:
- Competitive salary based on your offshore industry skills and expertise.
- 5x5 rotation schedule for work-life balance.
- Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic organization.
- Global workplace with professionals from 40+ nationalities.
- Robust safety programs and continuous training.
- Varied fleet experience for skill diversification and career enrichment.
Ready to pioneer with us?
If you’re passionate about offshore technology and want to make a difference, we look forward to receiving your CV and motivational letter. Please apply via the Apply button. An online personality questionnaire may be part of the selection procedure.