Maintenance Engineer | Technical Specification Specialist | Dutch and English

Job Description
For our client Sabic we are looking for a Maintenance Engineer | Technical Specification Specialist. The Maintenance Engineer | Technical Specification Specialist provides critical first‑line troubleshooting and drives the gatekeeping process for maintenance work orders. This role is responsible for delivering precise technical specifications for corrective maintenance to minimize plant downtime and optimize costs. Serving as the primary technical liaison, the position bridges day‑to‑day execution with long‑term strategy by continuously refining preventive maintenance plans.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Specification & Scope Definition

Develop high‑quality technical specifications (Technische Opdracht Stelling) for corrective maintenance to ensure "first‑time‑right" preparation by planners and seamless execution by technicians.

Oversee and ensure the quality and timely delivery of maintenance work specifications produced by senior technicians.

Optimize technical solutions to balance effective asset maintenance with minimal execution and preparation costs.

Act as the project lead for "in‑kind" asset replacements within the Management of Change (MOC) process.

Troubleshooting & Execution Support

Provide first‑line multidisciplinary troubleshooting, pulling in specialized technical experts when necessary.

Lead post‑execution evaluations of maintenance work to continuously improve team efficiency and effectiveness.

Complete pre‑start‑up safety checklists prior to handing assets back to operations.

Compliance, Safety, & Risk Management

Ensure strict compliance with all applicable engineering standards, corporate practices, and statutory regulations (safety, environment, and hygiene).

Active participation in hazard reviews (Safety Assessments, PHRs, JSAs, TRAs) and root‑cause failure analyses (RCA).

Process Gatekeeping & Continuous Improvement

Serve as a core member of the notification gatekeeping team, deciding if and how work orders are routed through the maintenance workflow.

Analyze completed maintenance data alongside Reliability Engineers and Technical Authorities to optimize preventive maintenance plans and reduce total cost of ownership.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s (HBO) or Master’s degree in Process Control, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

Deep professional knowledge of instrumentation and process control systems.

Strong quality awareness and a mindset geared toward continuous improvement.

Good command of the English and Dutch (both written and spoken).

Competencies

Strong decision‑making skills, particularly during the work‑order gatekeeping process.

High stress tolerance with the ability to maintain focus in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure plant environment.

Proven ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams (planners, technicians, and engineers).

Clear communication skills paired with an uncompromising commitment to safety awareness.

Employment Benefits
We offer a competitive employment package that aligns with the seniority of the position, including:

Primary Employment Benefits

A good salary, dependent on knowledge and work experience.

One‑year contract with an option for extension, employed directly by SABIC after the first year.

1 × 13th month (paid periodically pro‑rata).

8.33% holiday allowance calculated over 12 monthly salaries.

Secondary Employment Benefits

Pension Plus scheme (from day 1).

Net €750 to set up your home office.

Travel allowance.

Work remotely is possible: 2 days from home, 3 in the office (startup period full‑time in office).

Company Information
SABIC, located in Sittard, is a global player in the chemical industry. With twelve modern factories, including two naphtha crackers, SABIC produces essential raw materials for plastics and chemical products. With approximately 900 employees and a high‑quality research center on the Bright lands Chemelot Campus, SABIC offers ample opportunities for technical professionals.

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