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Work preparator

Damen

Gorinchem
Full Time
Posted on: March 31 2026

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us:

Damen Song Cam Shipyard Co., Ltd (DSCS) is a joint venture between Damen Workboats in the Netherlands (70%) and Song Cam Shipyard (30%), member of SBIC and based in Haiphong, Vietnam. At a 42 hectares site just outside Haiphong, Damen Song Cam is a strategic and preferred production location within the Damen Workboats to produce tug- and workboats up to 60 meters. At the moment the shipyard is a dedicated outfitting shipyard: up to 45 hulls are procured from our partner shipyards. DSCS is performing outfitting, commissioning and delivery to clients worldwide. The strategy to grow is successful. Growth in volume, expanding the product portfolio, expanding other maritime activities (services, supervision) within the group.

Technical support department is one of four departments in Technical department of Damen Song Cam shipyard and is under supervision of Technical manager. Technical support department consists of following sub departments:

- Work Preparation

- Production Support

The role:

Work preparators must work in corporation with other teams to prepare information package for ships to be built at the DSCS yard, maintain and continuous improve quality of shop order and shop order structure.

Key accountabilities:

- In relation with Purchasing (in the case of buying parts):

  • Compiles the information and makes it available, then sends the purchase requisition to the Purchasing department.
  • Provide the deadline to buy supplies and parts for Purchasing department to follow to ensure the project progress.

- In relation to Production:

  • Prepare the drawings, production information and Job list in the form of shop order.
  • Provide full range of technical information and background to ensure on-time operation and progress.
  • Send the Shop orders including deadline and essential information to complete for Production. This will serve as guideline for Production

- In relation to Stores and Logistics:

  • Make shop order with available information for Store and Logistics to receive and transfer goods to the production areas.
  • Send information needed to Logistics to buy small parts.

- Functional: Performs with minimum guidance for below tasks:

  • Creating and maintaining production PBS
  • Responsible for completeness and stability of template in terms of structure and content. (BOM, demand and shop orders)
  • Responsible for the quality of the demand generated by templates: no demand in the past, alignment with the lead time, no latest order date in the past.
  • Responsible for the standardization and quality of the shop orders content.
  • Maintaining alignment between shop order planning and activity planning.
  • Connect with Engineering and control the changes in production templates.
  • Participate into the feedback loop and improve the quality of the templates.

- Improvement:

  • Participate in the improvement of the process and his / her team performance

- General regulations:

  • Compliance with company and employment regulations
  • Keep the workplace clean and in order
  • Meet the "HSEQ Statement" and applicable safety regulations (including legal obligations)

Skills & experience:

  • Qualification in Shipbuilding / Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer
  • Computer skills including AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Technical insight
  • Elementary written and verbal English skill
  • 1-3 year experience in Shipbuilding (preferably in Damen yards), Mechanical/ Piping/ Electrical field.

What we offer:

Negotiation

We offer you:

Will be discussed in the interview.

Other:

New graduate students will be trained for the job (if suitable).


Recruiter:

Do Thi Tam (Đỗ Thị Tấm)

Email:

tam.do.thi@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

About Damen
Damen logo

Working at Damen: building the future of the maritime world
Do you want to work in the maritime sector and contribute to meaningful work? At Damen, you work together on ships and solutions that matter, built to last.

About Damen as an employer
Damen is an international family-owned company with strong roots in the Netherlands. With more than 12,000 colleagues worldwide, we have been building all kinds of ships and maritime solutions for generations, from workboats to naval vessels and innovative solutions for offshore and energy. We take a long-term view and work together on solutions that not only work today, but also for future generations.

Building craftsmanship together
You can see this in how we work. We keep communication simple and direct, and you have the space to take ownership. Your ideas are taken seriously, and craftsmanship is at the center of what we do. Whether you work in engineering, shipbuilding, offshore, or in the office, you help build solutions where quality and pride are key.

Working on solutions that last
The maritime sector is changing fast. That is why Damen invests in innovation and sustainability. You work on projects that really matter, such as:

  • sustainable ship designs and alternative fuels

  • smart and digital solutions for ships and processes

  • projects that support safety, logistics, and energy supply

What you build has real impact and is made to last.

Room to grow
At Damen, you get the space to grow and take initiative. Whether you are just starting or already experienced, you work in an environment where people share knowledge and learn from each other. You grow in your role and take on more responsibility.

You can count on:

  • many opportunities to learn and develop

  • projects with an international focus

  • an environment where your ideas are taken seriously

What Damen offers you
Working at Damen means working on projects that matter, in an environment where you are part of something bigger.

You can count on:

  • a stable company with international impact

  • a down-to-earth and friendly working culture

  • challenging work in the maritime sector

  • an organization that looks ahead, for you and for the projects you work on

Why Damen?
Because you work on ships and solutions you can be proud of, with a team that supports each other and builds results that last.

Ready to come on board?
Discover your opportunities and experience what it is like to work at Damen.

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 9.000+

  • Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair

  • Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master

  • Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Engineering (Maritime, Mechanical, Electrical), Shipbuilding, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Business & Support functions (e.g. Finance, HR, IT, Marketing)

  • Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com