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Process Control Engineer

Van Oord

Rotterdam
Contractor
Posted on: July 29 2026

As a Process Control Engineer at Van Oord, you work at the core of our technical operations. You ensure that our vessels operate reliably, safely and efficiently by designing, developing and safeguarding OT systems on board hopper dredgers, installation vessels and other specialised ships.

From Ship Management, responsible for the management and availability of our fleet, you play a key role in improving technical processes. You guide systems throughout their full lifecycle, from design and commissioning to maintenance and optimisation. You combine a helicopter view with a hands on mindset and actively contribute to commissioning, modifications and troubleshooting on board.

You are part of the Process Control team within Electrical and Automation, together with ten specialists and in close collaboration with the Production Automation team. Within the department, a structured way of working is central. Systems are carefully designed and documented before implementation starts. We use standardised processes and smart tools such as data analysis and AI.

YOUR IMPACT
  • In this role you translate technical complexity into reliable and future proof automation solutions and ensure that systems perform optimally across the entire lifecycle, from design to operations. You:
  • Translate operational needs into technical specifications and functional designs for PLC, SCADA and OT systems. These form the basis for implementation, acceptance testing and maintenance, for both internal teams and external suppliers
  • Integrate OT cybersecurity and network architecture as a standard part of your design and implementation work
  • Lead and coordinate automation projects within newbuild and upgrade programmes, safeguarding scope, planning, budget and risk while managing suppliers and ensuring alignment with departmental standards
  • Guide and document acceptance tests and supervise or execute commissioning of systems on board
  • Independently perform modifications and troubleshooting at PLC, SCADA and network level, including proper documentation and validation
  • Apply simulation, virtual commissioning and operational data analysis, and use AI where it adds value
  • Continuously innovate by actively exploring and implementing new technologies and methods
ABOUT YOU
  • HBO level of working and thinking in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or MAROF
  • At least 10 years of experience in automation, control systems or data driven industrial environments
  • Knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, control engineering and OT networks across the full lifecycle
  • Experience with troubleshooting and fault finding in an industrial or maritime environment
  • Experience leading technical projects and managing suppliers
  • Knowledge of OT cybersecurity and network architecture
  • Affinity with data analysis, simulation and AI applications is a plus
  • Willingness to travel regularly to vessels, shipyards and project locations
  • Good command of the English language
  • Driving licence B
WE OFFER
  • A competitive salary based on your experience and responsibilities.
  • Additional allowances for working on board or at project locations abroad.
  • Travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home office allowance (€2.15/day).
  • 32 leave days per year.
  • Variable bonus.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Optional collective health insurance.
  • Flexible hybrid working policy (2 days/week from home).
  • Extensive learning and personal development opportunities, including online courses via GoodHabitz.
  • Access to communities such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the staff association.
  • Participation in sports and social events, e.g., winter sports, sailing weekends, cycling tours, and motorcycle trips.
About Van Oord
Van Oord logo

We create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

We are a Dutch family-owned company with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor. We value open communication with our clients and stakeholders. Our company culture is one of entrepreneurship and engaged employees. We think and act with responsibility and focus on the long term. Our purpose is to create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

As a global marine contractor with over 150 years of experience, we focus on dredging and marine construction, offshore wind, offshore infrastructure, and infrastructure in the Netherlands. We work closely and safely with our clients and stakeholders to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

Our purpose and mission have four main drivers. The growing world population needs more space. Maritime transport requires new and improved infrastructure. Climate change demands better coastal protection. The demand for energy is growing and a renewable energy system is essential to providing the energy needed for the future.

Community involvement

We believe it is important to make a contribution to the communities in which we live and work. That is why we sponsor cultural and social activities and initiatives in the maritime sector. The underlying principle of Van Oord’s sponsorship policy is to give something back to or do something special for the community in which we are active. We involve ourselves in the environment in which we work by sharing knowledge and working with local experts. We add value by teaming up with research institutes, NGOs and other local partners.

Working at Van Oord

It’s the ingenious people that make Van Oord: the things that drive them, their entrepreneurship, dedication, passion, team spirit and care, and what they want to share with the world.

The knowledge and experience of Van Oord’s rich past are sources of inspiration and the foundation on which to build its future. Van Oord’s employees’ thirst for knowledge is encouraged by a focus on career development. Because our projects and the environment in which we operate change constantly, working at Van Oord is a lifelong learning experience, at all levels in the organisation. By sharing knowledge, Van Oord ensures expertise will be passed on to future generations.

Van Oord can offer a world of opportunities to professionals working on prestigious projects, good career prospects, space for personal and professional development and a competitive salary. The work can be demanding, so you must be flexible and inventive.

In exchange for this you will be given the opportunity of a lifetime. Van Oord also provides employees with various opportunities for further learning, including the Van Oord Academy. Our center focuses on Van Oord’s core activities as an international contracting firm and on the expertise in execution, project management, procurement and safety. Based on this aim, we develop technical learning paths and global training programs.

Do you have a few years’ experience, are you a team player, enterprising and would you like to broaden your horizons. Are you looking for a dynamic and versatile international environment in which your work is appreciated and rewarded well. If you recognise yourself in this description, Van Oord would like to meet you.

Kick-start of your career: Van Oord traineeship

Have you just finished your studies? Would you like to start your career within a leading maritime contractor, but you haven’t finished learning yet? Would you like to continue to develop yourself through training and on the job experience? Then Van Oord’s traineeship is definitely something for you!

With the Van Oord traineeship you will be ready for the next step in your career in no time. What your traineeship will look like is up to you. As a trainee, you will have a front row seat on world-class maritime projects, with a strong focus on sustainability and on your own development.  You have the potential to grow into a key position within our company in a technical or staff department. We help you to work with confidence and to get the best out of yourself. Your personal growth is key. In addition to this, you will earn a good salary right from the first day!

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 4500

  • Sectors: Inland shipping, Civil, Dredging, Energy, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Wind, Shipping

  • Preferred educational level: intermediate vocational education, higher vocational education, university

  • Career level: student, starter & traineeship (0-3 years), young professional (3-5 years), professional (5-10 years), senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Civil engineering, offshore & dredging engineering, mechanical engineering, maritime technology, shipbuilding, maritime officer

  • Open vacancies: Superintendent, Technical Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Procurement Officer, Offshore Construction Manager, QHSE manager