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Mission Equipment Technician
AI Summary
Performs or supervises preventive maintenance and repair of mission equipment between projects, ensuring readiness and safe deployment in coordination with the ME Engineer.
About this role
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
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