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.
This vacancy is suitable for a mechanical engineer with HVAC experience in shipbuilding or the maritime sector, who wants to work in Vlissingen or Zeeland.
The role
As an HVAC Integration Engineer, you will work on a wide range of tasks in the field of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, cooling, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems on board complex (naval) vessels. You are involved throughout the entire process, from the initial proposal to the final delivery of the ship. During project execution, you collaborate in a team with multiple engineers from various disciplines to achieve the required engineering outcomes. You apply both technical and practical knowledge to the design, ensuring that HVAC-R systems are integrated into the overall ship design compliant with contract. A core part of your responsibility is to guarantee the smooth integration of these systems across all departments, facilitating effective collaboration and seamless project progress.
As an HVAC Integration Engineer, you make an active contribution to the engineering process by reviewing and optimizing essential deliverables such as preliminary calculations, schematic drawings, specification documents, reviewing supplier documentation, functional descriptions, and test and validation plans. To achieve this, you are in direct daily communication with the customer and subcontractor. In this way, you directly contribute to the success of our projects and the innovative strength of Damen Naval.
Key accountabilities
•Preparing technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors based on customer requirements and design specifications.
•Performing technical evaluations of subcontractor quotations in close cooperation with the Procurement Department, as well as reviewing technical information and documentation from suppliers (e.g. mechanical drawings, schematics, calculations, electrical diagrams, etc.).
•Ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements imposed by the customer and regulatory authorities.
•Responsible for the integration of supplied components and systems into the vessel design in close cooperation with internal departments, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and the customer.
•Preparing technical and functional specification documents (e.g. SDS) and verifying the technical performance of products and systems (e.g. supplier equipment inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)).
•Maintaining effective working relationships with the technical representatives of suppliers and subcontractors.
•Participating in design reviews, technical assessments, and risk analyses to ensure the required quality standards are achieved.
Skills & experience
•Professional education on Bachelor or Master level, preferable in the field of HVAC engineering or mechanical engineering, with proven work skills based upon experience.
•A minimum of five years' experience.
•Knowledge of HVAC-R systems in a marine or offshore environment.
•Knowledge of electrical and automation in a marine or offshore environment.
•Quality, planning and budget awareness.
•Able to work with and manage multiple third-party vendors and subcontractors.
•Experience with statutory bodies is a pre.
•Proficiency in Dutch & English language, written as well as verbal.
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
•A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
•27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
•Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometer.
•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.
Application & information
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
•Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
•Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
•Notice period / possible starting date.
Would you like to learn more about Damen Naval? Visit the Damen Naval website for more information and explore current Damen Naval vacancies via our job portal. For questions, please contact Corporate Recruitment at +31 118 485 000.
A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
