Your Work Context
We thank our position as a global player to our technically innovative know-how and the most modern dredging fleet in the world. Jan De Nul Group continues to invest in its fleet. The Newbuilding Department is involved from the preliminary design stage. Fleet managers are responsible for the maintenance and equipment of the existing fleet. Every project is different and each time the optimal configuration is put together. And if it doesn't exist, we make it ourselves
Your Role
As a
Project Engineer
within our Technical Division, you are responsible for coordinating and following up various technical conversion and conversion projects in order to guarantee the operational availability of ships and equipment. This in accordance with the specifications set by the Operations Division and within the planned time and budget.
Your main duties and responsibilities are:
* Preparing the specifications, construction plans and all relevant documents related to the conversion;
* Managing the technical tasks for your assigned ship or multiple ships and equipment on board, in consultation with the Fleet Manager. These include:
* The technical preparation of repair, conversion and refurbishment projects and monitoring the execution.
* Participating in the follow-up, adjustment and approval of the design work and technical purchases related to a conversion project.
* Preparing the budget for the conversion and monitoring/adjusting during and after the conversion.
* Ensuring the selection of the shipyard and subcontractors and taking care of the contractual relationship.
* Building and maintaining contacts with the various internal departments (including Operations, Design and Marine Engineering, Logistics) as well as externally with suppliers, subcontractors, shipyards to adequately carry out the conversion, modifications and logistics activities.
You are employed from our central offices in Aalst/Hofstade and are willing, depending on the phase and needs on the project, to travel abroad for shorter periods (usually 2-3 weeks). This will include following up on activities at local shipyards or with suppliers and subcontractors.
What do you need?
* You have a degree in mechanical or electromechanical engineering and have a first relevant work experience, e.g. within maintenance or an equivalent technical field.
* You have broad technical knowledge and are able to apply your knowledge to the installations for our ships in the short term.
* You have an analytical mind and strong communication skills, which are necessary to bring projects to a successful conclusion in a very dynamic environment.
* You have an organisational and planning mindset and enjoy technical challenges.
* You have problem-solving skills.
* You can express yourself fluently in English.
Working at Jan De Nul
Working at Jan De Nul means contributing to solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from the energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day to preserve the global quality of life for generations to come.
What We Offer
* A permanent training path via our JDN Academy
* The opportunity to practice sports at work via our FIT programme
* An open-ended permanent contract
* Competitive wages with thirteenth month and double holiday pay
* When you work in Belgium:
* Meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
* Possibility to take part in the Flex Reward programme, including bike and car leasing, including fuel card or charge pass in Belgium
* Employer's contribution in public transport and bicycle expenses
* Group and hospital care insurance
* Optional iPhone with subscription
* Miscellaneous staff discounts
The World Is What You Make It
Jan De Nul Group shapes water and land around the world, addressing some of the most important challenges of our time. We boost the energy transition with infrastructure for renewable offshore energy. We focus on nature-inclusive dredging solutions to build harbours and protect our coastlines from the rising sea. We develop innovative construction projects for smart mobility and durable buildings. And we invest in planet redevelopment, giving new purpose to polluted sites. At Jan De Nul, the world is what you make it.
Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities and anti-discrimination employer.
Referenced Team
Engineering
Offshore Energy
Education
Master's degree
Offshore; Technical; Marine; Quality;