Field & Operations Technician Ghent, Belgium Full-time or part-time

Fluves is a pioneer in fiber-optic sensing, combining advanced DTS and DAS technology, real-time data processing and smart analytics to monitor and protect critical infrastructure.

Through its Marlinks product line, Fluves monitors more than 1,800 km of subsea power cables connecting offshore wind farms and power grids. The DALI product line detects leaks and intrusions in water networks, while Fluves Corrosion assesses the risk of corrosion under insulation in chemical plants.

Based in Ghent, Fluves is a growing technology scale-up active in critical infrastructure markets around the world.

As Field & Operations Technician, you will be part of the Fluves delivery team. You will support the practical and technical execution of customer projects, both on-site and from our Ghent office.

You will prepare, execute, verify and document the installation of fiber-optic cables and electronic equipment at locations in Belgium and neighbouring countries. You will work closely with project managers, technical experts, subcontractors and customers to ensure that delivery work is carried out safely, reliably and in accordance with Fluves’ quality standards.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is independent, responsible, customer-oriented and well organized.

• Prepare and support fiber installations based on customer information, technical drawings and internal requirements.
• Brief subcontractors before work starts, provide practical guidance during installation, and inspect and document the quality of the completed work.
• Splice fiber-optic cables and repair damaged cables.
• Record installed fiber routes and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Prepare, test and configure equipment before shipment or installation.
• Mount devices and prepare hardware for customer projects.
• Prepare shipments and ensure that project materials are complete, correctly packed and properly documented.
• Maintain and organize the Fluves warehouse, including equipment, tools, test setups and project materials.
• Support project managers with practical technical tasks before, during and after project execution.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, subcontractors and colleagues.
• Help ensure that installations, equipment and project documentation meet Fluves’ quality standards.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, identify and report hazards, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our working methods.
• Act as Fluves’ operational lead on site and help ensure that Fluves personnel and subcontractors work in accordance with our safety and quality standards.

• You have a solid practical technical background, ideally through a technical bachelor’s degree, graduate degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• You are hands‑on and comfortable working with technical equipment, power tools, cabling, racks, sensors and electrical components.
• You work carefully and have a strong eye for detail, particularly when documenting installations, inspecting work or preparing equipment for customer projects.
• You have a strong safety mindset and are willing to obtain the necessary safety certificates and training.
• You are responsible, reliable and well organized. When you take on a task, others can trust that you will follow it through properly.
• You can work independently and adapt to unforeseen situations in the field, while knowing when to ask for support or clarification.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with customers, subcontractors and colleagues.
• You are comfortable working both on‑site in industrial environments and in an office or warehouse environment.
• You have a valid category B driving license and are willing to travel occasionally for customer projects, mainly within Belgium and neighbouring countries.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch or French is an advantage.
• You have a good working knowledge of standard office software, such as Excel, Word and Outlook, and are willing to learn to use specialised software packages.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software is an advantage but not required.
• Experience with fiber optics, electrical installations, industrial environments or applicable…