Equipment Manager

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

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we do something new every day. We operate the world’s largest crane vessels and with them we transport, install and remove offshore structures for the offshore energy markets. Our projects range from installing wind turbines, removing retired offshore oil and gas platforms, and installing platforms up to 50,000 metric tons. You will play an important part in our unique maritime adventure.

Your role in the story

As an Equipment Manager of an asset, you are accountable for its technical, financial, and safety performance, both in the short and long term. You ensure that the asset remains fit for purpose, reliable, and ready to support Heerema’s challenging offshore projects.You are not only a technical authority but also thrive in a project-driven environment, where you work closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize asset performance and deliver strategic improvements.

You are accountable for:

• Providing complete, fit-for-purpose, and reliable technical and financial asset input for tenders and project opportunities.
• Coordinating the planning of Repair & Maintenance (R&M) and equipment investment programs to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.
• Monitoring and supervising R&M and investment procedures and activities.Defining and establishing R&M project teams and leading multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Initiating and coordinating equipment inspections and technical assessments.
• Setting priorities for R&M and investment activities based on operational requirements and risk assessments.Approving scopes of work, project plans, and schedules for R&M activities.
• Leading Life Time Extension (LTE) projects, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant, and operationally efficient throughout their extended service life.
• Managing technical risks, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations related to LTE and major asset improvement projects.

Is this the job for you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Nautical Studies, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of complex equipment and technical specifications.Proven experience in equipment management of large-scale and complex installations.
• Experience leading Life Time Extension (LTE), asset upgrade, or major maintenance projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Ability to balance technical, operational, financial, and safety requirements in a dynamic offshore environment.

Here’s why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects worldwide;
• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance; bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Investing in your future: Our pension plan covers base salary, 13th month, and holiday allowance, and we fully fund the contribution up to the scheme’s annual maximum. No employee contribution required within that band.
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together);
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Who will you work with?

You will work along with experienced other Equipment Managers and you will be leading projectgroups with colleagues fromout different departments of our company.