Mechanical Engineer - Asset Management Support

Mechanical Engineer - Asset Management Support

Jan de Nul

Aalst, Belgium

Your Role:

As a a Mechanical Engineer you will support our Asset Management Team in maintaining and optimizing mechanical asset data for dredging and offshore vessels + equipment. This office-based role focuses on main drive systems, including diesel engines, gearboxes, and propulsion units, with a strong emphasis on understanding how these systems work and identifying their components.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Maintain and analyze mechanical asset records (e.g. engines, gearboxes, thrusters, shaft lines)
• Understand the working principles of diesel engines, gearboxes and propulsion systems
• Identify and manage mechanical components and spare parts used in these main drive systems
• Review technical documentation and ensure compliance with maritime standards + JDN spare parts requirement
• Coordinate with vessel crews, TD, and suppliers to validate mechanical asset data
• Manage mechanical article master data in the maintenance system (AmosW)
• Work confidently with MS Office tools, especially Excel

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in maritime, offshore or mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, gearboxes, and propulsion systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify it’s mechanical components
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in MS Excel and asset management systems (e.g. AmosW, Maximo, SAP PM)