(Senior) Technical Author Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

Damen Shipyards Group; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipbuilding is seeking a Senior Technical Author Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to produce and manage vital technical documentation for naval vessels. The role involves working closely with engineers to deliver comprehensive manuals and ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in technical writing, especially with XML/DITA/S1000D, and must have permanent EU citizenship due to security requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 8% holiday pay

27 holidays and 13 ADV days

Travel allowance

PME-pension arrangement with 60% employer contribution

Profit sharing based on company results

Flexibility to work from home

Bicycle plan and company fitness

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, philology, or related field is required.
• Experience with structured documents using XML/DITA/S1000D is essential.
• Ability to differentiate between primary and secondary issues in writing.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage technical documentation for naval vessels.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy in technical manuals and business processes.
• Deliver Interactive Electronic Technical Publications.

Skills

Content Management Systems

Technical Writing

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Knowledge of International Standards

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering, Philology, or related field

Job description

About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As the (Senior) Technical Author Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) at Damen Naval, you will be responsible for creating, updating, and managing comprehensive technical documentation for our naval ships and systems. Your work will include delivering user manuals, maintenance manuals, test protocols, and business processes, ensuring clarity and accuracy in describing various aspects such as functions, requirements, layout, components, modes, security, and maintenance.

Key accountabilities

• Prepare technical documents in a structured framework, adhering to prescribed formats.
• Collect and structure technical and logistic information from diverse sources, including texts, drawings, diagrams, lists, specifications, manuals, 3D models, P&IDs, colleagues, and reports.
• Create system-level technical documentation based on input from the Engineering team.
• Modify illustrations to enhance documentation clarity.
• Input information into software systems in compliance with international standards S1000D and S2000M.
• Deliver Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP).

Skills & experience

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering, philology, or a related field.
• Professional experience working with Content Management Systems and structured documents using XML/DITA/S1000D.
• Knowledge of complex systems and international standards such as S1000D, S2000M, S3000L, and Simplified Technical English (STE).
• Ability to efficiently differentiate between primary and secondary issues, ensuring concise and precise writing.
• Enthusiastic team player who takes initiative and actively participates in product development. Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.