Mission Equipment Technician

As Mission Equipment Technician, your main responsibility will be to perform (or supervise) the required preventive maintenance and repair activities of mission equipment (ME) when it is in between projects.

You will report to the ME Engineer.

Due to our sustained investment effort DEME operates one of the largest and most modern, versatile and purpose-built fleets in the world. As a ME technician you will work in a challenging environment in which you are dealing with heavy equipment, complex installations and project deadlines.

Your main location will be at our offices at our DEME Base Vlissingen (DBV), the Netherlands.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure proper conservation and state of readiness; ensure that mission equipment is ready for use and can contribute to an optimal production process. This includes: performing repair activities, performing preventive maintenance activities and processing M&R activities in our ERP system (Maximo).

• Ensure safe & efficient deployment of people and equipment during technical activities, in-line with company QHSE-S procedures and assume responsibility for safety in the technical workspaces.

• Ensure that people under your supervision (contractors) follow the safety rules during works and ensure adherence to the PTW system.

• Ensure proper housekeeping in technical areas.

• Assist the ME Engineer in maintaining a correct inventory of ME assets.

• Outsource & coordinate M&R activities to subcontractors where required and follow up on the execution of the works.

• Create and follow up necessary purchase requisitions for spare parts & services, carry out quality control at receipt, and ensure timely delivery of materials.

• Perform stock control of spares & consumables in a cost-conscious way. Keep adequate stock of parts and maintain spare part lists of ME.

• Support operational teams during project preparation works and assist in transfer of equipment to vessels during mobilization periods (physically and digitally in our maintenance system Maximo).

• Perform off-hire surveys when ME returns from operations and process the transfer from vessel to shore in the maintenance system.

Your profile

• Strong technical background & education

• Experience with hydraulics

• Electrical & mechanical skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Good coordinating & communication skills

• IT skills – willing to learn and actively work with selected software programs (Maximo / OPS365)

• Team player with a flexible attitude - willing to learn, grow and take responsibility

Our offer

• You will receive a NL staff contract, with regular day/office hours.

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance

• A permanent training track that allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally

• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities

• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing

About Us

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies.

DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources.

While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex
projects.

DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.