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Join Damen Services as a Technical Author – Shape the future of maritime documentation
What we’re made of
We’re made for ships. To design them, build them, finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship, we’re everything ship. We’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters – for the generations to come. To achieve our goal, we need people who share our vision and drive.
About Damen Services
Damen Services is a dynamic team of creative, entrepreneurial, and motivated professionals who support each other and enjoy coming to work every day. We interact directly with Damen customers around the world, helping them solve complex challenges and improve fleet performance. Our strength lies in our ability to bring together skilled, ‘can-do’ team members to deliver smart, effective solutions.
We provide lifecycle support services with a strong focus on Damen-built vessels. From reactive and corrective services to proactive and predictive maintenance, we cover it all. The Asset Management Design (AMD) department plays a key role in this, developing and delivering asset management solutions such as spare part packages, vessel operating manuals, maintenance plans, and performance analyses.
Your role: Create clarity, drive quality
As a Technical Author, you will be the voice of clarity in our ship documentation. You’ll transform complex technical information into clear, user-friendly manuals and guides that empower our customers and crews to operate safely and efficiently.
What you’ll do
Document:
Research:
Write:
Manage:
Collaborate:
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for detail-driven communicators who thrive in technical environments.
You are:
Why Damen?
At Damen, we believe that supporting and managing talented individuals is essential to our success. Finding the right person for the right role is key, and that’s why we continuously invest in your development.
If you join us full-time, you can expect:
Does this position sound like the perfect fit for you? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply by submitting your resume and motivation letter.
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Recruiter:
Email:
ankie.van.hees@damen.comPlease apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.
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