Maritime Technical Author — Ship Manuals & 40 Days Leave

Qabird; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Profit sharing

Pension allowance

Damen Academy

International working environment

Social events

Job summary

Damen Services is seeking a Technical Author in the Netherlands to transform complex maritime documentation into clear manuals and guides for ships and crews. You will own authoring tasks from research through to publication, ensuring accuracy and conformance to STE where applicable.

The role emphasizes independent project leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering content that supports safe and efficient vessel operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Author.
• Educated at HBO level with a technical background.
• Fluent in English with clear writing style.
• Skilled in CCMS, XML and DITA; FrameMaker is a plus.
• Familiar with Simplified Technical English (STE).
• Able to lead documentation projects and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create vessel operating manuals and update existing documentation.
• Research and interpret manufacturer guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Produce precise, unambiguous content in English following the style guide.
• Plan, manage, and budget documentation projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Damen teams and stakeholders.

Skills

CCMS

XML

DITA

Adobe FrameMaker

STE

English writing

Project leadership

Education

HBO level with technical background

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

Damen Services is seeking a Technical Author in the Netherlands to transform complex maritime documentation into clear manuals and guides for ships and crews. You will own authoring tasks from research through to publication, ensuring accuracy and conformance to STE where applicable.

The role emphasizes independent project leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering content that supports safe and efficient vessel operation.