Fleet Maintenance Engineer: Elevate Vessel Reliability

DEME Group; Belgique; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health program

Mobility program

Training track

Job summary

DEME Group is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our Belgium HQ to drive the technical preparation of maintenance and repair activities across our vessel fleet. You will coordinate maintenance projects, prepare ready-to-execute plans, and collaborate with reliability teams to optimize performance.

This role offers exposure to electrical, mechanical, and dredging/offshore systems in a demanding marine environment.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a technical engineering field, preferably marine or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time professional experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical knowledge and interest in vessel systems and operations.
• Ability to adapt across various challenges as a generalist or specialist.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration with diverse teams.
• Willingness to relocate to Belgium and travel occasionally (HQ-based 80%, travel 20%).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate maintenance, repair, and improvement projects for our fleet of vessels.
• Prepare technical fiches/plans and documents ready for execution.
• Analyze recurring issues and propose technical improvements with the reliability team.
• Provide technical advice to procurement and support negotiations with subcontractors.
• Conduct on-site ship visits for assessments and preparation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Stay informed about the latest technical innovations.

Job description

DEME Group is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our Belgium HQ to drive the technical preparation of maintenance and repair activities across our vessel fleet. You will coordinate maintenance projects, prepare ready-to-execute plans, and collaborate with reliability teams to optimize performance.

This role offers exposure to electrical, mechanical, and dredging/offshore systems in a demanding marine environment.