Mechanical Engineer – Asset Management Support

Mechanical Engineer – Asset Management Support

Jan De Nul is a pioneer in building  install renewable energy infrastructure, make marine transport possible, protect our coastlines and build the most advanced harbours. To keep our vessels operational as much as possible, we need technically minded engineers like you.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will support our Asset Management Team in maintaining and optimizing mechanical asset data for dredging and offshore vessels + equipment. This office-based role focuses on main drive systems, including diesel engines, gearboxes, and propulsion units, with a strong emphasis on understanding how these systems work and identifying their components.

• Maintain and analyze mechanical asset records (e.g. engines, gearboxes, thrusters, shaft lines)
• Understand the working principles of diesel engines, gearboxes and propulsion systems
• Identify and manage mechanical components and spare parts used in these main drive systems
• Review technical documentation and ensure compliance with maritime standards + JDN spare parts requirement.
• Coordinate with vessel crews, TD, and suppliers to validate mechanical asset data
• Manage mechanical article master data in the maintenance system (AmosW)
• Work confidently with MS Office tools, especially Excel

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in maritime, offshore or mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, gearboxes, and propulsion systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify its mechanical components
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in MS Excel and asset management systems (e.g. AmosW, Maximo, SAP PM)

• A permanent training path via our JDN Academy
• The opportunity to practice sports at work via our FIT program
• An open-ended permanent contract
• Competitive wages

Working at Jan De Nul means helping to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day, with the aim of ensuring the global quality of life for generations to come.