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Foreman Pipefitter

Damen

Gorinchem
Full Time
Posted on: March 30 2026

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us

Niron Staal Amsterdam B.V. is a specialized steel construction, machining, and piping company located on the premises of its sister company, Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam, centrally positioned in the Port of Amsterdam. This combination empowers Niron to undertake large-scale (heavy) construction works and maritime projects. Over the years, Niron Staal has accumulated expertise and know-how in the offshore, ship repair, and new construction sectors.

For more information, visit http://www.nironstaal.nl.

The role

Within Niron Staal Amsterdam, the pipe fitting department was established in 2015. Over time, this department has grown to include 15 to 20 pipe fitters, TIG welders, a production coordinator, and two project managers. In recent years, Niron Piping has successfully completed various projects for both internal and external clients.

Due to the increasing workload and to strengthen the team, we are currently looking for a Foreman for the pipe fitting department.

Key accountabilities

  • Proper preparation, including determining the work sequence, capacity planning, and ensuring the availability of tools and materials;

  • Allocating work based on established schedules and overseeing quality and quantity;

  • Leading a group of pipe fitters and TIG welders, ensuring they perform their work competently;

  • Ensuring workplace safety;

  • Adhering to safety and company regulations;

  • Maintaining a clean work environment;

  • Providing instructions and guidance;

  • Monitoring progress and quality;

  • Applying personal knowledge and skills in practice and keeping up-to-date in the field;

  • Timely reporting of work-related issues and proactive thinking;

  • Contributing to increased efficiency and promoting company objectives.

Skills & experience

  • MBO level of education;

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within steel construction;

  • Preferably from the maritime sector;

  • Proficient in reading drawings independently;

  • Willingness to work in the evening or on weekends;

  • Holds a VCA VOL certificate or is willing to obtain one;

  • Problem-solving ability;

  • Good communication skills in Dutch and/or English;

  • Leadership and motivational capabilities;

  • Willingness to travel to other locations/yards when executing projects;

  • Values a pleasant working atmosphere and actively contributes to it;

  • A true team player capable of collaborating with various stakeholders (colleagues, customers).

What we offer

Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, which is why we continue to grow, innovate, and provide ample opportunities.

We offer you:

  • Personal guidance, freedom, diverse work, and a work environment where your opinion matters;

  • A competitive employment package;

  • An international work environment;

  • An open, informal company culture with short communication lines;

  • A joyful and dynamic work environment.


Recruiter:

Jessica van Honk

Email:

jessica.van.honk@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

About Damen
Damen logo

Are you ready to sail into a new adventure?

Damen was established by two brothers back in 1927. Today, with more than 12,000 employees, operating over 35 shipbuilding and repair yards, the Damen Shipyards Group has earned a leading position in the shipbuilding world. We are an international company that is, at heart, still a family business with family values and a deep respect for our maritime heritage. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder

Newbuild

Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels in 100 countries and delivers some 175 vessels annually to customers worldwide. Damen’s focus on standardisation, modular construction and keeping vessels on stock leads to short delivery times, low total cost of ownership and reliable performance. We offer a wide range of products including tugs, naval and patrol vessels, high speed craft, ferries, dredging, offshore vessels and superyachts.

Shiprepair & conversion

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has a worldwide network of 18 repair and conversion yards with drydocks ranging up to 420 x 80 metres. DSC yards have extensive experience – completing more than 1,300 projects every year, from normal drydockings for scheduled maintenance to damage repair, right up to extensive refit and conversion projects.

Services

Being active in the maritime industry demands continuous vessel reliability. For nearly all vessel types Damen offers a broad range of services, including maintenance, spare parts delivery, training and the transfer of shipbuilding know-how.

Components

Damen is also specialised in the design and production of various marine components including propeller nozzles, rudders, special towing winches, anchors, anchor chains and steel works.

Always looking for talent

At Damen we are always looking for professionals, starters and students with a passion for ships. We offer challenging jobs, internships, premium placements or graduation projects both locally and globally, in various job areas.

Investing in talent

As professionals we offer you the ideal environment to continuously develop yourself both technically and personally by coaching you on the job and through various programmes found in the Damen Academy.

We also offer students diverse unique opportunities to get to know the Damen Shipyards Group. Boost your personal development, even before beginning your professional career, through various events and activities.

“Damen has always been a company with a clear focus on innovation. From ground-breaking concepts such as standardised shipbuilding to advanced products such as the SEA Axe Hull, innovation has provided the means for Damen to grow into an established global group of companies.”

Oceans of opportunities

We are active across the entire maritime sector and offer jobs in different areas allowing you to grow, develop and define your own career. Whether you are looking for a job in Sales, Design & Proposal, Engineering, Research & Development, Yard Support or Project Management, we will do our best to find the right fit in our Newbuild, Shiprepair & Conversion, Services or Components activities.

Steer your own career

From the first day you join our company, you will have the freedom and responsibility to steer your own course. Damen stands for challenging jobs, personal and professional development and for numerous career opportunities. And, above all, it’s fun to work at Damen!

Are you up for the challenge? Are you a team player who likes to work independently and thinks critically and are you ready to take the lead? Then feel welcome at Damen and spend your future best years with us!

‘’We want to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world. Our ambitions lie in circularity and zero-emission sailing!’’

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 9.000+

  • Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair

  • Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master

  • Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Marine technology, mechanical engineering, offshore engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, marine officer, ICT, information technology

  • Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com