About us
The electrification within Damen Workboats is increasing fast and Damen wants to be on the fore front of these developments. Part of these developments is the storage of energy to be used in our range of vessels. For this we are hiring a Lead Engineer Electrical and Automation.
Are you the one able to help us store as much energy as possible in the best way and are you able to design this into a standardization package? Then apply now!
The role
As Lead Engineer Electrical and Automation, you will focus on the integration of electrical systems, such as power, navigation, alarm and monitoring systems. Full integration of these complex systems webbed in the Workboats is your goal. As a Lead Engineer, you will play a leading role in the detailed engineering process, liaise with engineering partners and maintain contact with your counterparts at clients and suppliers.
Key accountabilities
In this role you will be:
- Contributing to the engineering process by developing the required deliverables, such as specification documents, functional descriptions, etc;;
- Setting up and maintaining a detailed engineering team per project by leading one or multiple (junior) E&A engineers;
- Able to control the technical- and organization scope of multiple projects, including different engineering teams simultaneously;
- Setting up preliminary one-line diagrams, load-balance, panel and cable tray arrangements;
- Preparing functional descriptions and technical specifications for electrical systems and equipment and/or assessment of supplier specs;
- Supporting client, class and national authorities during the approval process;
- Organizing and monitoring interfaces and system integrations with other disciplines and co-makers.
Skills & experience
To be successful in this role you have:
- A Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical study;
- At least five years relevant work experience, preferably in the shipbuilding industry;
- Experience in the functional development of Electrification and/or Control & Monitoring systems;
- Excellent communication skills in English, Dutch is a pre;
- Good communication.
You are:
- Result-oriented, with initiative and management skills;
- A pragmatic, persuasive person with a solid personality;
- Decisive and at the same time flexible in your approach and you work methodically.
- Able to influence and put situations in the correct perspective;
- Willing to travel (short trips about 1 to 2 times a year).
What we offer
We will support you to develop yourself in this position. We are a growing organization where innovation is the driving force. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and that's why we continue to grow and innovate and offer plenty of opportunities.
We offer you:
- Personal guidance, freedom, varied work and a work environment where your opinion counts;
- An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
- A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
- An open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines;
- A work from home policy.
Other
We look forward to meeting you! Do you need more information? Don't hesitate to get in touch with Gerard Eggink (Recruiter) 06-10 26 55 93
Damen Workboats does not approve of a commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered.
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