Technical Author/ Engineer Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) (Interim)

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Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As interim Technical Author/ Engineer Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), you will be responsible for projects related to the ILS scope and services for the naval vessels of Damen Naval. You will work on the project related to ILS. With the aim of increasing the availability and operational readiness against the lowest cost over the entire life cycle of the ships.

The role of Technical Author/ Engineer Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) includes analysing maintenance plans/tasks, technical documentation (S1000D), supply support, including special tools & test equipment, and training. For this, you will work together with other disciplines in the organisation to prepare ILS deliverables.

As Technical Author/ Engineer Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) you will sometimes work on a broad variety of tasks within the ILS field. You will work in multifunctional teams to develop and deliver the ILS products, on time, within budget and within quality standards. You deliver contractual agreed ILS packages and increases customer satisfaction. You will also contribute to the further development of the strategic ILS technology roadmap.

Key accountabilities
As interim Technical Author/ Engineer Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) your responsibilities will include:

• Perform ILS analysis such as LSA and other ILS topics.

• Study and report the reliability and maintainability of naval equipment.

• Cooperate with the technical (design) department and report to the Project Manager ILS.

• Work on ILS products include purchase support, maintenance/ LSA including RAM and LCC calculations, supply support, documentation, training, and transfer of technology.

• Ensure compliance to all applicable requirements imposed by the company and the end-users.

• Deliver ILS products and services within time, budget and according to the relevant quality standards.

• Assist in drafting and reviewing (part of) ILS proposals and in the further improvement and development of ILS products, processes, and methodologies.

• Prepare ILS training material(s) for technical equipment and naval products.

• Prepare budgetary offers and estimations of projects costs.

• Study technical regulations and technical drawings that apply in each project

Skills & experience
For the vacancy of interim Technical Author/ Engineer Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) (Interim) Damen Naval is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field.

• Knowledge and experience in the field of ILS and with the development and execution of ILS packages within a technical and/or MoD environment or alternatively maintenance experience in an engineering environment.

• Experience in working in multifunctional and multicultural teams and environments.

• Good command of the Dutch and English language both written and verbal and command of additional languages like German and Spanish are an advantage.

• Preferably a naval background or affinity with a naval environment and culture.

• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

At Damen Naval, we value our temporary team members and strive for a positive and successful collaboration. As temporary professional on a secondment basis, we offer you the following conditions:

• An attractive salary aligned with permanent staff.

• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.

• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

• Challenging and innovative projects.

Application & information

Are you interested in the position of interim Technical Author/ Engineer Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), please submit your application including your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
• Notice period / possible starting date.

For more information about this vacancy interim Technical Author/ Engineer Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. LI-DNS1