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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems across vessels, yards, and offshore projects
Projects: Offshore heavy lift, pipelaying, subsea construction equipment, and yard-based installations
Company: Offshore fleet owner & operator and EPC contractor with advanced vessels and equipment
Main requirements: +2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within offshore, shipbuilding, dredging, or heavy machinery environments
Your opportunity
As a Mechanical Service Technician , you will be part of a highly skilled technical team responsible for maintaining and servicing critical mechanical equipment used in complex offshore operations.
You will work both onshore (yards and workshops) and offshore (approximately 15 weeks per year), ensuring that essential machinery remains reliable, safe, and fully operational. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise directly contributes to the success of large-scale offshore projects.
You will collaborate closely with other technicians, engineers, and subcontractors, working across disciplines such as hydraulics, electrical, and structural systems. If you enjoy working in dynamic environments, solving technical challenges, and being close to the equipment, this role offers strong variety and development opportunities.
What you will do
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical systems such as winches, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and handling systems
- Assist with assembly, installation, and commissioning of mechanical equipment
- Support mobilisation and demobilisation activities during offshore projects
- Supervise subcontractors performing mechanical work when required
- Work closely with other technical disciplines (hydraulics, electrical, structural) to ensure integrated solutions
- Maintain accurate service reports and documentation in internal systems
- Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with safety and quality standards
- Contribute to improving reliability and performance of mechanical assets
Where you will work
Want to be part of the changing process of the global offshore industry? Our client has the proven leadership and vision to create, maintain and operate previously inconceivable pipelaying, heavy lift, and deep sea mining ships and systems. Redefining technological boundaries and achieving record-breaking feats persistently, this Dutch-based organization is at the forefront of offshore equipment development. You will be proud to work here!
- Be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of offshore installation and heavy lift
- A new industry standard in maintenance, repair and specific mission equipment installation
- Direct and open communication style, “get the job done”
- Great project outlook: state-of-the-art fleet fully booked for next 3 years
- Diverse, international teams working on global projects and developments
- Do you want to be a leader? Do you want to break records? Well, here it is, waiting for you!
What you already have
- MBO degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
- At least 2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or service roles
- Experience in offshore, shipbuilding, dredging, or heavy machinery is a strong advantage
- Good understanding of rotating equipment and mechanical systems
- Familiarity with safety standards and classification requirements
- Hands-on, practical, and solution-oriented mindset
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Willingness to travel and work offshore (approx. 15 weeks per year)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. IFS) and MS Office is a plus
Your benefits
- 30 paid holidays per year for a good work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance, so you're covered while travelling for work
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry.
- Housing search support and registration provided by Van Storm
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