Damen Shipyards (Gorinchem)
We are Damen
Damen is a family owned business that stands for fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship. We believe that our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers offer humanity a growing range of possibilities in terms of trade, food, energy and recreation. We provide maritime solutions to meet these opportunities, through design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services.
In the previous century, we revolutionised shipbuilding with standardisation and serial production. More than ninety years and 6,000 ships later, those pillars are unchanged. Their importance is only growing with the need for increased sustainability and digitalisation. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder.
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
About us
Damen Services' vision is to be the strategic partner for our customers for sustainable support during the life cycle of its ships. We achieve this by exceeding our customers' expectations by delivering innovative solutions and proven concepts. We work together in a safe manner, with competent and committed colleagues and partners, always and everywhere in the world.
We support Damen's central sales organization in the sale of ships by creating added value in the form of services. By providing excellent service, we increase the chance that a customer will choose Damen again when replacing or expanding their fleet.
The department offers a broad portfolio of services for the entire life cycle of a ship built by Damen. This includes handling warranty calls, providing training, supplying spare parts, providing maintenance and carrying out modifications and repairs. This is reflected in the behavior of its employees; they are always available, proactive, keep their agreements and always go the extra mile.
Within the Services department the question is always: How do we make it happen?
The Role
As a Project Engineer within Service Line Technology, Development & ILS, you will work in the team Projects. The core activities of this team is to manage and execute technical repairs, conversions, refits and dockings of vessels, mostly at ship owners location. As a Project Engineer you are supporting the Project Manager in the execution by making the work preparation, and providing technical assistance in the form of finding technical solutions. To do this you will be in contact with internal stakeholders and with the involved suppliers. The smaller projects can also be executed by the Project Engineer as a sole responsibility.
Accuracy, thinking in solutions, organization and communication are key in this role!
You will mainly be working from the head office in Gorinchem (The Netherlands), but will also get the opportunity to make some short travels and meeting your clients in person.
Key accountabilities
Educational background (Vocation or Bachelor) in the field of Marof, Shipbuilding or Mechanical Engineering;
Technical experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and/or ship systems.
You have great communication skills, are committed and customer-oriented and you have the Services mentality;
You are a good planner and organizer, you always keep a good overview and you have an eye for quality;
Good command of the Dutch and English language, both verbal and written;
Skills & experience
What we offer
At Damen we realize that supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That is why we continuously invest in your development.
Damen offers you (in case of full time employment):
The Services team is a close team that is going the extra mile for each other. Would you like to be part of this and contribute with your practical knowledge? Apply now via the application button with your resume and a letter. We would love to read your motivation for applying.
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[email protected]Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.
Ankie van Hees