Technical Author

Join Damen Services as a Technical Author Shape the future of maritime documentation

Whatweremade of

Weremade for ships. To design them build them financethemand care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values ofstewardshipcraftsmanshipfellowshipandentrepreneurshipwereeverything ship.Wereon 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. TheAsset Management Design (AMD)department plays a key rolein thisdeveloping 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 aTechnical Author you will be the voice of clarity in our ship documentation.Youlltransform complex technical information into clear user-friendly manuals and guides that empower our customers and crews tooperatesafely and efficiently.

Whatyoulldo

Document:

• Develop new vessel operating manuals and enhance existing documentation.
• Customize content to meet specific customer and vessel needs.

Research:

• Gather information through literature review expert interviews and technical analysis.
• Interpret manufacturer guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Write:

• Create precise unambiguous content in English.
• Apply and refine our writing style guide including Simplified Technical English (STE) where applicable.

Manage:

• Lead your own documentation projects including planning and budgeting.
• Ensuretimelydelivery and alignment with customer expectations.

Collaborate:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Damen.
• Communicate respectfully with internal and external stakeholders.

Whowerelooking for

Werelooking for detail-driven communicators who thrive in technical environments.

Youare:

• Educated at HBO level with a technical background.
• Experienced at least 3 years as a Technical Author.
• Skilled in CCMS XML and DITA; Adobe framemaker is considered a plus.
• Fluent inEnglish with a knack for clear writing.
• FamiliarwithSTE (preferred).
• Independent yet collaborative;you can lead projects and work in teams.
• Adaptable;you handle shifting priorities with ease.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering (P&ID) drawings.
• Already living and working in The Netherlands (preferred).

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 andthatswhy we continuously invest in your development.

If you join us full-time you can expect:

• A dynamic international working environment focused on technology and innovation.
• Acompetitivesalary ranges between 4200 and5500 depending on relevant sponsorship for non-EU employees is possible.
• At least 40 days of annual leave.
• Profit sharing and pension allowance.
• Continuous professional and personal development through our Damen Academy.
• An active social environment including events and sports activities.

Does this position sound like the perfect fit for youWedlove to hear from you! Please apply bysubmittingyour resume and motivation letter.

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