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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. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

Damen Naval is seeking multiple highly skilled (Senior) Technical Author Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, updating, and managing comprehensive technical documentation for our vessels and systems. Your work will involve writing user manuals, maintenance manuals, test protocols, and business processes, ensuring clarity and accuracy in describing various aspects such as functions, requirements, layout, components, modes, security, and maintenance.

Key accountabilities
As (Senior) Technical Author Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) your key responsibilities will include:

• Author technical documents in a structured environment, adhering to prescribed formats.
• Collect and structure technical and logistic information from diverse sources, including texts, drawings, diagrams, lists, specifications, manuals, 3D models, P&IDs, colleagues, and reports.
• Create system-level technical documentation based on input from Engineering.
• Adapt illustrations as necessary to enhance documentation clarity.
• Enter information into software systems in compliance with international standards S1000D and S2000M.
• Deliver Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP).

Skills & experience
To excel as (Senior) Technical Author Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Bachelor or Master degree and experience with Content Management Systems and structured documents using XML/DITA/S1000D.
• Knowledge of complex systems and standards such as S1000D, S2000M, S3000L, and Simplified Technical English (STE).
• Ability to efficiently differentiate between primary and secondary issues, ensuring concise and precise writing.
• Enthusiastic team player who takes initiative and actively participates in product development.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer
At Damen Naval, we value your expertise and commitment. As a temporary member of our team, you will receive:

• A competitive salary aligned with permanent staff.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in the naval sector.

Application & information
This temporary assignment is exclusively offered on a secondment (detachering) or temporary employment contract basis. Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.

If you are interested, please submit your application with the following details:

• Your CV and motivational letter.
• Indication of your expected gross monthly salary (based on full-time work).
• Your availability (full-time/part-time and number of hours).
• Your notice period and preferred start date.

For more information about the vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

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. #LI-DNS1