Equipment Lifecycle Manager: LTE & Asset Excellence

Heerema Marine Contractors; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

30 days off + buy 10

Pension plan

Gym access

Team events

Leiden office

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors, headquartered in Leiden, seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee the technical, financial, and safety performance of assets across offshore projects. You’ll ensure assets stay fit for purpose, reliable, and ready to support complex, high-tonnage installations and decommissioning work.

You will coordinate R&M and investment programs, lead LTE initiatives, and manage risks with internal and external stakeholders to deliver strategic improvements and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Eng., Naval Architecture, Nautical Studies, Electrical Eng.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of complex equipment and technical specifications.
• Experience leading LTE, asset upgrade, or major maintenance projects.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills.
• Ability to balance technical, operational, financial, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and financial asset input for tenders and project opportunities.
• Coordinate planning of Repair & Maintenance (R&M) and equipment investment programs to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.
• Monitor and supervise R&M and investment procedures and activities; define R&M project teams and lead multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Initiate and coordinate equipment inspections and technical assessments.
• Set priorities for R&M and investment activities based on operational requirements and risk assessments; approve scopes of work, project plans, and schedules for R&M.
• Lead Life Time Extension (LTE) projects, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant, and operationally efficient.
• Manage technical risks, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations related to LTE and major asset improvement projects.

Skills

LTE experience

Stakeholder management

Project management

Equipment management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Heerema Marine Contractors, headquartered in Leiden, seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee the technical, financial, and safety performance of assets across offshore projects. You’ll ensure assets stay fit for purpose, reliable, and ready to support complex, high-tonnage installations and decommissioning work.

You will coordinate R&M and investment programs, lead LTE initiatives, and manage risks with internal and external stakeholders to deliver strategic improvements and operational readiness.