Who we are
Skytanking offers a comprehensive range of aviation services, including ground handling, into-plane fueling, aviation fuel storage, hydrant management, and investments in airport fuel facilities. We also provide engineering support for airlines, airports, and oil companies.
Annually, Skytanking manages over 25 million cbm of aviation fuel and refuels two million aircraft—equivalent to four refuelings every minute.
Our operations span 93 airports across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, supported by a team of more than 2,900 employees.
At Skytanking Brussels Fuel Farm BV, which manages and operates the aviation fuel facilities at Brussels Airport (Zaventem), we are seeking an: Assistant Technical Manager
Your tasks
The main objective of this role is to assist the Technical Manager with the daily technical operations of the fuel facilities. In this role you will be focusing on:
Management & support
1. The daily technical management in compliance with internal procedures and industry standards of fuel supply, storage and fuel quality
2. Purchase and suppliers management
3. Managing ad hoc projects (including proactively proposing improvement suggestions)
Follow-up activities & administration
4. The technical follow-up and maintenance of the fixed and mobile facilities
5. The budget follow up of OPEX and CAPEX projects
6. The fuel administration
Coordination
7. The coordination of investment projects handled by the engineering department to minimize interference with the operations
8. Coordination of all kind of projects with the airport authorities, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders
Meetings, reporting & research
9. Participate in Airport operations meetings
10. Ensure the timely and clear communication and reporting to the Airport Authority
11. Conduct research and gather information on various topics
12. Prepare reports and recommendations based on research findings
13. Assist in data collection and analysis to support decision-making processes
Your profile
How the engaged candidate looks like?
14. Punctual, accurate, flexible and independent
15. Open to new challenges, willing to learn and take responsibilities
16. Has a planned and proactive approach respecting agreed deadlines
17. Is a real team player
18. Supportive with clear communication & negotiation skills with stakeholders (contractors, government institutions, consultancy firms,..)
19. Organised, capable of reporting in a transparent way within the company
20. Has a can-do mentality and is eager to know our business of fuel supply, storage & consulting
What skills are we looking for?
21. Bachelor degree in a technical area (Engineering, ElectroMechanics,..)
22. Broad appetite for all techniques (mechanics, electricity, automation and hydraulics)
23. 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role is seen as a plus
24. Dutch or French mother tongue + professional English
25. Good knowledge of MS-Office (Excel and Project Planner) and AutoCAD (or similar drawing package)
We offer you:
26. A market competitive salary with the following benefits (luncheon vouchers, laptop, smart phone, group insurance, health insurance)
27. A company car is included in your salary package
28. Specific benefits are being offered as applicable in the petroleum sector
29. A pleasant & positive work environment with possibilities for personal growth & development
30. A small office, located in Zaventem, where you can work on the Ikaros business site
31. The opportunity to do homeworking after your onboarding (3-6 months).