Technical Author

Join Damen Services as a Technical Author – Shape the future of maritime documentation 

What we’re made of 

We’re made for ships. To design them, build them, finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship, we’re everything ship. We’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters – for the generations to come. To achieve our goal, we need people who share our vision and drive. 

About Damen Services 

Damen Services is a dynamic team of creative, entrepreneurial, and motivated professionals who support each other and enjoy coming to work every day. We interact directly with Damen customers around the world, helping them solve complex challenges and improve fleet performance. Our strength lies in our ability to bring together skilled, ‘can-do’ team members to deliver smart, effective solutions. 

We provide lifecycle support services with a strong focus on Damen-built vessels. From reactive and corrective services to proactive and predictive maintenance, we cover it all. The Asset Management Design (AMD) department plays a key role in this, developing and delivering asset management solutions such as spare part packages, vessel operating manuals, maintenance plans, and performance analyses. 

Your role: Create clarity, drive quality

As a Technical Author, you will be the voice of clarity in our ship documentation. You’ll transform complex technical information into clear, user-friendly manuals and guides that empower our customers and crews to operate safely and efficiently. 

What you’ll do 

Document: 

• Develop new vessel operating manuals and enhance existing documentation.
• Customize content to meet specific customer and vessel needs. 

Research: 

• Gather information through literature review, expert interviews, and technical analysis.
• Interpret manufacturer guidelines and regulatory requirements. 

Write: 

• Create precise, unambiguous content in English. 
• Apply and refine our writing style guide, including Simplified Technical English (STE) where applicable. 

Manage: 

• Lead your own documentation projects, including planning and budgeting. 
• Ensure timely delivery and alignment with customer expectations.

Collaborate: 

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Damen. 
• Communicate respectfully with internal and external stakeholders. 

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking for detail-driven communicators who thrive in technical environments. 

You are: 

• Educated at HBO level with a technical background. 
• Experienced – at least 3 years as a Technical Author. 
• Skilled in CCMS, XML and DITA; Adobe framemaker is considered a plus.
• Fluent in English, with a knack for clear writing. 
• Familiar with STE (preferred). 
• Independent yet collaborative; you can lead projects and work in teams. 
• Adaptable; you handle shifting priorities with ease. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering (P&ID) drawings.
• Already living and working in The Netherlands (preferred).

Why Damen?

At Damen, we believe that supporting and managing talented individuals is essential to our success. Finding the right person for the right role is key, and that’s why we continuously invest in your development. 

If you join us full-time, you can expect: 

• A dynamic, international working environment focused on technology and innovation. 
• A competitive salary, ranges between 4200 and 5500, depending on relevant experience. Visa sponsorship for non-EU employees is possible.
• At least 40 days of annual leave. 
• Profit sharing and pension allowance. 
• Continuous professional and personal development through our Damen Academy. 
• An active social environment, including events and sports activities. 

Does this position sound like the perfect fit for you? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply by submitting your resume and motivation letter. 

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