Maintenance Engineer

Strohm; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 50,220 - 64,728; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Mental health plan

Discounted gym membership

Company-provided phone

32 days of paid leave

Job summary

Strohm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to improve and develop maintenance processes, ensuring reliability and availability of installations in IJmuiden, Netherlands. You will collaborate with a team of technicians and report to the team lead Asset Management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in a technical role. The position offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits including a pension plan, gym discounts, and 32 days of paid leave per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a technical or maintenance-related role.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies for reliability.
• Manage asset structure and maintenance plans in ERP.
• Coordinate work orders and supplier communications.
• Lead structured problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor maintenance performance and report on KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Knowledge of FMECA, RCA, RCM

Understanding of ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Ultimo

Maximo

Job description

Join Strohm as Our Next Maintenance Engineer!

As a Maintenance Engineer, you are responsible for analyzing, improving, and developing maintenance processes within our technical organization. Your focus is on increasing the reliability and availability of installations, reducing breakdowns, and optimizing maintenance concepts. In close collaboration with production and other departments, you will work on a sustainable and future-proof maintenance strategy. Working alongside the team of 5-10 mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians, you will be reporting to the team lead Asset Management.

You are an analytically strong and solution-oriented professional with a passion for technology and process optimization. You are able to connect data with practical experience and continuously look for improvement opportunities. You are also a strong communicator and enjoy working with various disciplines.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, implement, and optimize maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and operational efficiency;
• Manage and continuously improve the asset structure, maintenance plans, and spare parts inventory within the Maintenance Management System (ERP);
• Prepare and coordinate work orders, including material planning, outsourcing, and supplier communication;
• Lead and support structured problem-solving and improvement initiatives (FMECA, RCA, Kaizen, 5S) while promoting Maintenance Excellence across the team;
• Monitor and report maintenance performance (OEE and related KPIs), ensuring accurate data, clear documentation, and effective knowledge sharing with technicians and operators.

Skills:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field;
• At least 3 years of work experience in a technical or maintenance‑related role in an industrial (manufacturing) environment;
• Proven experience with ERP and maintenance systems (such as SAP, Ultimo, or Maximo);
• Knowledge of and experience with methodologies such as FMECA, RCA, RCM, and condition-based maintenance;
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, results‑driven attitude;
• Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written;

Why join us?

• Salary between €4500,- and €5800,- based on experience and qualifications;
• Be part of an innovative, fast‑paced company with global impact;
• Strohm’s Pension plan and a mental health plan;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Bike lease plan through the company;
• Commuting allowance or NS Business Card (min. 3 office days);
• Company-provided phone;
• Hybrid working model (office and home‑based);
• 32 days of paid leave per year.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help engineer the future of offshore energy. Apply now!