# Technical Superintendent - Lifting Systems RC-d2m-367

> D2M SERVICES · Rueil-Malmaison, France · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-23

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** RCH

## Description

d2m Services i**s recruiting on behalf of its client**, an international maritime operator providing specialized vessels and technical services supporting offshore energy operations, including offshore wind projects in the North Sea.

Within this framework, the company operates offshore assets requiring a high level of technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous availability of critical onboard systems, including offshore lifting equipment.  
  
  
**ROLE PURPOSE**

The Offshore Technical Superintendent is responsible for the **technical integrity, performance, and lifecycle management of offshore lifting systems** installed onboard specialized vessels.

**These systems include offshore cranes, lifting appliances, winches, associated structural interfaces, and all critical components involved in offshore lifting operations.**

The role acts as **technical authority for lifting systems**, ensuring their safe operation, regulatory compliance, and continuous availability throughout the asset lifecycle.

A strong level of autonomy is required, particularly for technical decision-making, maintenance strategy definition, and budget justification at senior management level.  
  
  
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

### \*Technical Integrity of Lifting Systems

-   Ensure the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of offshore lifting systems installed on vessels.
-   Supervise the comprehensive technical lifecycle of lifting equipment, including inspection, maintenance strategies, upgrades, and modifications.
-   Serve as the technical authority for offshore cranes, lifting appliances, winches, and their associated structural interfaces.
-   Guarantee that lifting systems consistently comply with their design specifications and operational requirements.

### \*Compliance and Certification

-   Manage classification and statutory certifications pertaining to lifting appliances, including those from DNV, BV, ABS, and other relevant bodies.
-   Ensure adherence to offshore lifting regulations and established safety standards.
-   Oversee inspection schedules, surveys, and the resolution of any technical non-conformities.

### \*Technical Support for Operations and Shipyards

-   Provide technical support for the preparation and execution of shipyard periods across Northern Europe.
-   Coordinate efforts among Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), specialized contractors, and internal technical teams concerning lifting systems.
-   Ensure the proper implementation of modifications, upgrades, and other technical interventions.

### \*Budget and Lifecycle Management

-   Define and justify CAPEX and OPEX requirements related to lifting systems.
-   Assess technical solutions—including repair, upgrade, or replacement options—and support informed decision-making processes.
-   Optimize lifecycle costs, reliability, and operational availability of lifting equipment.

### \*Stakeholder Interface

-   Act as the primary technical point of contact for lifting systems aboard the fleet.
-   Serve as a liaison between operations, technical departments, classification societies, and senior management.
-   Critically evaluate and validate technical proposals received from external partners and suppliers.

## Requirements

-   8–15 years of experience in offshore, marine, or heavy industrial environments
-   Strong technical expertise in offshore lifting systems (cranes, winches, lifting appliances, or equivalent equipment)
-   Experience with classification societies and offshore regulatory frameworks
-   Strong autonomy and ability to take technical ownership of critical systems
-   Ability to defend technical and budgetary decisions at management level
-   Experience in North Sea environments is highly desirable  
    

Experience with jack-up units or offshore construction vessels is considered an advantage but not mandatory.  
  
**Languages**

-   English fluent (mandatory)
-   French is a plus

### **Key success factors**

-   Strong technical authority on offshore lifting systems
-   Ability to manage complex technical assets with full autonomy
-   Balance between safety, reliability, technical performance, and cost control
-   Comfort operating in an international, multi-stakeholder environment

## Benefits

-   **Permanent contract** (Ile-De-France)
-   Frequent travel to Northern Europe (Denmark, Netherlands, North Sea shipyards)
-   Starting date : July 2026

## Apply

[Apply at D2M SERVICES](https://apply.workable.com/d2mservices/j/E570620B92/apply)

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