Technical Inspector (f/m/d)

Description

It’s time to become one of us. Our employees are what keep us afloat and we would love you to become part of our team! 

Start your career in the technical field and join our team as a Technical Inspector. This key position is central to keeping our fleet fit and reliable. As a Technical Inspector, you will be responsible for everything from creating repair reports and ensuring smooth communication between the office and ships during repairs to follow-up checks to keep our maintenance database up to date.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the winter repair process
• Assess, document, and prioritize repair requirements
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate supplier quotations
• Plan and monitor maintenance and repair budgets
• Conduct supplier debriefings and maintain supplier relationships
• Review and approve invoices to ensure accuracy and transparency
• Perform regular vessel inspections and site visits
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of onboard mechanics
• Develop and implement targeted training and development initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement across maintenance operations
• Manage maintenance-related administrative processes
• Perform administrative duties remotely when agreed upon

Your profile:

• Completed training in a technical and/or commercial field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a comparable position
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities
• Leadership skills with the ability to guide and support onboard teams
• Very good command of German and/or English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, onboard teams, and international colleagues
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on service quality and satisfaction
• Ability to align maintenance activities and operational requirements with customer expectations
• Commitment to maintaining high technical and operational standards
• Willingness to work closely with multiple departments and locations in an international environment

What to expect at River Advice:

We offer long-term career prospects within the UNITED WATERWAYS Group, a dynamic and growing group of companies. In addition to attractive and challenging topics, you can expect a motivated and enthusiastic team that works with a high degree of creative freedom in an agile environment. Independence, pragmatism, a can-do mentality, and a lot of fun characterize your everyday work with us.

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? Then we look forward to you joining our team and helping us navigate Europe’s waterways!

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