Job Description

Are you ready to embark on a career that contributes to creating a safer and more sustainable world? Fugro's Technical Department of Fleet Services is seeking a dedicated Maintenance and Reliability Engineer with a strong marine technical background to join our team in Leidschendam, the Netherlands.

Your insights and analytical approach will guide us in adopting best maintenance practices and selecting the right equipment. We are at the forefront of important transitions, including converting our existing and new geotechnical vessels to incorporate hybrid battery installations, methanol-driven combustion engines, and propulsion enhancements. You will be immediately involved in key projects, primarily focusing on the conversion vessels. In addition, you will assist in upgrading our STAR system. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reliability of a diverse fleet, including: Geophysical Research Vessels (typically DP0 or DP1 class), Geotechnical Drilling Research Vessels (DP2 class),  Inspection Vessels equipped with DP2 classification and ROVs for comprehensive inspection tasks.

You will visit vessels when needed to verify data and collaborate closely with Vessel Teams, both onboard and onshore, as well as subject matter experts to define planned maintenance and condition monitoring. Your role typically involves very limited international travel, except for a few weeks per year when new vessels are brought into management.

Your role

You play a key role in defining a Maintenance strategy, by analyzing the reliability, availability, maintainability and life costs of equipment and systems;

You demonstrate expertise in applying technical root cause analysis to investigate equipment or system breakdowns, enabling effective solutions;

You utilize advanced statistical data analysis techniques to derive meaningful insights and optimize maintenance strategies;

You proficiently interpret Condition Monitoring Reports and work closely with vessel teams to formulate necessary maintenance, repair, or modification plans for equipment and systems;

You implement and oversee the planned maintenance system (STAR) for new vessels and equipment, ensuring seamless integration;

You ensure the timely delivery of a comprehensive planned maintenance and condition monitoring program for newly assigned assets;

You maintain high data quality standards within the Planned Maintenance System.

Your track record

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering, at least 2 years working experience in a similar role;

Strong Technical background with knowledge of marine class rules and IMO requirements;

Proficiency in AutoCAD for technical drawing interpretation, Excel (pivot table creation), and a bonus for PowerBI, complemented by experience with various Planned Maintenance Software such as Amos, Basnet, Star IPS, TM Master;

Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

What Fugro offers

A competitive salary;

29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

Commuting allowance;

Modern pension scheme;

Collective health insurance;

Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

For further information, please contact Dominique Wesenbeek, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6 - 38599556.

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After you have applied 

You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application.  

When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;  

After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round. 

If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.