Reliability Engineer

Homerun B.V.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully electric company lease car

Excellent training facilities

Permanent contract

Pleasant working atmosphere

Job summary

EP NL Sloe Power Plant in the Netherlands is seeking a Mechanical Technician to execute, coordinate, and optimize mechanical maintenance of critical installations in an industrial setting. You will contribute to reliability, safety, and availability while planning and documenting activities.

This permanent role offers a competitive gross annual salary of €55,000–€75,000, extensive training, and a company lease car.

Qualifications

• MBO level technical education in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Knowledge of PED and ATEX is an advantage.
• Several years of experience as Mechanical Technician or similar role.
• Experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with maintenance systems and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical maintenance and inspections on installations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving mechanical failures.
• Planning, preparing, and organizing maintenance activities.
• Documenting activities in maintenance systems.
• Contributing ideas for improvements in processes and maintenance strategies.
• Maintaining and optimizing pressure-related systems and rotating equipment.
• Coordinating preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance.
• Developing and maintaining technical standards and work instructions.
• Identifying deviations and risks and translating them into improvement proposals.
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and supervising contractors.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Planning

Documentation

Education

MBO level

Job description

Fulltime MBO 4 m/v

We are hiring!

Do you want to contribute to the future of energy in a technically challenging and continuously learning work environment? Then we are looking for you!

EP NL Sloe Power Plant

The Sloe Power Plant is a subsidiary of EP NL, the third-largest operator of power plants in the Netherlands. The plant consists of two identical units, each capable of generating 470 MW of electricity. With an efficiency of over 60% and a high level of flexibility, the plant helps ensure a stable electricity grid in a landscape with an ever-changing energy demand.

In this way, the Sloe Power Plant plays an important role in the energy transition.

The department

The Maintenance team is responsible for keeping the installations in optimal condition. This is done across two areas of expertise: ECI and mechanical maintenance. The work requires constant alertness, thorough inspections, and in-depth technical analyses.

Under the leadership of the Team Leader, three Technicians are responsible for preparing, organizing, and planning both minor and major maintenance activities. The execution is largely carried out by contractors, with the team maintaining control and overseeing quality.

Purpose of the Role

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for executing, coordinating, and optimizing mechanical maintenance of installations in an industrial environment. The role directly contributes to the reliability, safety, and availability of production installations.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical maintenance and inspections on installations.

• Troubleshooting and resolving mechanical failures.

• Planning, preparing, and organizing maintenance activities.

• Documenting activities in maintenance systems.

• Contributing ideas for improvements in processes and maintenance strategies.

• Technical Management & Maintenance

  • Maintaining and optimizing, among others, pressure-related systems and rotating equipment.

  • Coordinating preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance.

  • Developing and maintaining technical standards and work instructions.

  • Identifying deviations and risks and translating them into improvement proposals.

• Safety & Compliance

  • Ensuring compliance with safety procedures (including NEN standards and PED).

  • Contributing to a safe working environment by identifying risks in a timely manner.

  • Supervising safe and high-quality execution by contractors.

• Collaboration & Communication

  • Collaborating with technical teams, contractors, and suppliers.

  • Providing timely and clear communication on progress and findings.

  • Contributing to knowledge sharing within the team.

• Required Knowledge & Experience

  • Technical vocational education (MBO level), e.g., Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.

  • Knowledge of PED and ATEX is an advantage.

  • Several years of experience as a Mechanical Technician or a similar role.

  • Experience in an industrial environment.

  • Experience with maintenance systems and technical documentation.

• What We Offer

  • A direct impact on the reliability and safety of critical installations.

  • Working in a dynamic environment within a state-of-the-art power plant.

  • A permanent contract with excellent primary and secondary employment conditions.

  • A salary between €55,000 and €75,000 gross per year (all-in), depending on experience.

  • Excellent training facilities and opportunities for personal development.

  • The possibility of a fully electric company lease car (operational lease).

  • A pleasant working atmosphere and supportive colleagues.

• Interested?

A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is part of the hiring procedure. An assessment may be included in the selection process.

Questions about the role? Please contact:

• Technical Manager Johan Nieuwenhuijze: [e-mail] | [phone]

• Team Leader Marvin de Rijcke: [e-mail] | [phone]

About EP NL

EP NL, a subsidiary of EPH, entered the Dutch energy market in early 2023. In addition to being a trading and supply company, EP NL now has four advanced power stations. With a combined capacity of 2.6 GW, EP NL is the third largest operator of power stations in the Netherlands.

To learn more about us, please view our corporate video here.