Job locations: Alblasserdam (construction) and Zwijndrecht (outfit)
Reason for hire: expansion
Full-time (40hrs)
On payroll (freelancing/ZZP not available)

Welcome to Oceanco!

Oceanco specialises in building large custom yachts up to 140 meters in length. Offering a highly personalised service to clients, Oceanco applies innovative design and technology to create one-of-a-kind bespoke yachts that respect the vision of both the Owner and the designer.

We are a project-oriented management company outsourcing the main yacht building packages to our strategic co-makers. It is with pride and passion that we guide our clients through the journey to build his/her perfect yacht. Our desire to offer our Owners the perfect yacht goes hand-in-hand with a significant responsibility to reduce its impact. We are innovative—unique in what we do and how we do it because we challenge ourselves to do better each time.

We believe in teamwork. Together we create an environment in which employees work together every day from conception to completion of our yachts. We learn from each other and maximise our collective and personal potential.

It does not matter which position you hold or which team you are part of, we will encourage you to spread your wings and grow in your ambitions.

To actively enhance our growth, we are looking for proud, passionate, committed people to create and complete our inspiring teams!


As an HSSE Supervisor, you are part of the Cluster QHSSE and reports to the HSSE Manager.

What will your challenges be?

• Actively involved in our company and its health, safety, security and environment policy to ensure compliance, safety and security
• Building a relationship with the project teams and contractor / co-makers to increase the overall safety culture within Oceanco according our S.A.I.L. to Safety program
• Executing the HSSE policy in close cooperation with internal and external parties involved
• The first point of contact for the production organization and solve HSSE related matters
• Supervising the fire /safety guards dedicated to the project(s)
• Organizing / conducting toolbox meetings and workplace inspections with the project teams and contractors/co-makers and provide training when necessary
• Providing guidance on specific high-risk activities (routine end non-routine, hot work, working at height, confined space entry, load outs etc.) identifying and supporting the implementation of suitable controls
• Drafting, updating and after approval of responsible management, implementing HSSE procedures
• Preventing environmental impact of our daily activities by monitoring the day-to-day processes of the organization
• Guaranteeing client privacy and prevent loss of property of employees and clients
• Being part of the BHV organization and ensuring that people are and stay qualified by timely training
• Evaluating, facilitating and/or chairing risk assessment activities such as JSA’s on project level. Conducting and reporting incident investigations in cooperation with the HSSE manager
• Ensuring up to date knowledge and understanding of the requirements of applicable legislation, standards and industry guidance and provide training on QHSSE related items

What do we ask for?

• Fluent in English; Dutch proficiency desired
• Secondary Safety Expert (MVK) required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an industrial/production environment
• Good knowledge of MS office applications
• Preferably knowledge of the Occupational Health standard ISO 45001
• Preferably in possession of First Aid (EHBO) and First response (BHV) certificate
• You recognise yourself in the following competences: analytical ability, taking responsibility, kindling enthusiasm, conflict management

What do we offer?

• A challenging full-time function within a fast growing unique and leading-edge yacht building company
• An inspiring environment with great possibilities for personal development and education
• Competitive primary and excellent secondary employment conditions
• CAO Metalektro
• Active staff association that organises fun trips, social get- togethers with colleagues, sports events, and other festivities

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy and/or responses from recruitment agencies are not appreciated and will be disregarded.