Mechanical Engineer - Asset Management Ondersteuning

Jan De Nul Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support asset management for dredging and offshore vessels in Dubai. This office-based role requires strong mechanical knowledge and experience with diesel engines and gearboxes. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and is proficient in MS Excel and asset management systems. The job offers competitive wages and a permanent contract.

Benefits

Permanent training via JDN Academy

Opportunity to practice sports at work

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• 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 mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze mechanical asset records.
• Understand the working principles of diesel engines and propulsion systems.
• Review technical documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Fluent English

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office tools

Asset management systems (e.g. AmosW, Maximo, SAP PM)

Job description

Over je werkomgeving

For this position fluent knowledge of the English language is a prerequisite

Jan De Nul is a pioneer in building at sea. We 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.

Wat houdt de rol in

As a 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.

Your tasks and responsibilities :

• 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

Requirements :

• 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 it's mechanical components
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in MS Excel and asset management systems (e.g. AmosW, Maximo, SAP PM)

Wat mag je verwachten

What we offer

• 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.

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