Based at our headquarters in Belgium, you support the maintenance, repair, and reliability of critical dredging systems installed on our vessels. From wear-intensive piping systems and trailing pipes to large mechanical components and steel structures, you ensure that our dredging equipment remains operational and ready to perform in demanding environments.
This is not a sailing or crew position. You will be primarily based at our Belgian headquarters, working closely with fellow engineers, vessel crews, and technical specialists. Occasional visits to dredging vessels, shipyards, and workshops are part of the role to assess equipment, prepare maintenance activities, or support larger repair campaigns.
Working across the world's largest and most advanced fleet of dredging vessels, you will gain exposure to state-of-the-art dredging equipment and contribute directly to keeping our fleet operational and efficient.Your responsibilities
Prepare and support maintenance and repair activities for dredging equipment installed on our dredging vessels.
Develop technical work preparations, repair methodologies, resource plans, and safety documentation for maintenance campaigns.
Define and describe repair scopes for dredging systems, including piping, steel structures, wear components, and large mechanical equipment.
Analyze equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues and contribute to continuous improvements.
Prepare detailed execution-ready documentation for maintenance and repair activities on dredging vessels.
Conduct technical assessments on board vessels and during shipyard periods when required.
Collaborate closely with vessel crews, workshop teams, reliability engineers, and fellow technical engineers.
Contribute to the long-term reliability and performance of DEME's dredging equipment.
Stay informed about technical developments and innovations in dredging technology and heavy mechanical equipment.
Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Approximately 5 years of experience in a technical engineering, maintenance, shipbuilding, heavy industry, or similar environment.
Strong mechanical affinity and interest in large technical installations and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of steel structures, wear mechanisms, welding techniques, and mechanical repair methods.
Experience in maintenance engineering, workshop environments, shipyards, heavy construction equipment, or industrial installations is an asset.
Ability to read technical drawings and translate technical findings into practical maintenance solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset.
Comfortable working independently and developing technical solutions based on manuals, drawings, and field observations.
A team player who enjoys collaborating with operational and technical stakeholders.
Willing to travel occasionally to vessels, shipyards, and workshops. The position is predominantly HQ-based in Belgium.
A challenging engineering role with exposure to a diverse fleet of highly specialized vessels.
The opportunity to work on dredging systems, trailing pipes, general piping, and technical maintenance challenges across the fleet.
A stimulating, international and innovative working environment with numerous growth opportunities.
Continuous learning and development through dedicated training programs.
A people-oriented culture focused on wellbeing, collaboration, and personal development.
An attractive mobility program supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Approximately 5 years of experience in technical engineering, maintenance, shipbuilding, heavy industry, or a similar environment
- Strong mechanical affinity and interest in large technical installations and heavy equipment
- Knowledge of steel structures, wear mechanisms, welding techniques, and mechanical repair methods
- Experience in maintenance engineering, workshop environments, shipyards, heavy construction equipment, or industrial installations
- Ability to read technical drawings and translate technical findings into practical maintenance solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset
- Ability to work independently and develop technical solutions using manuals, drawings, and field observations
- Ability to collaborate with operational and technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel occasionally to vessels, shipyards, and workshops
What We Do
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging & infra, environmental remediation, trenching and marine infrastructure. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on almost 150 years of experience and is a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, the reduction of emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of mineral resources. DEME can rely on more than 5,300 highly skilled professionals and operates one of the largest and most technologically advanced fleets in the world. DEME realised a turnover of 3,285 million euro with an EBITDA of 596 million euro in 2023
