Technical Writer

About Damen Services

Damen Services provides its services to the customers of Damen Shipyards as a total services solution provider. Damen Services is responsible for carrying out a wide range of service activities worldwide and on a commercial basis, resulting from the start-up, deployment, and lifetime extension of delivered installations/vessels. Commissioning, repair, warranty, service, and maintenance activities are the most prominent of these. Also, the realization of training for crews, the delivery of ships, maintenance management, and the supply of parts during (new) construction are part of the services portfolio. Finally, as a business partner of Damen Shipyards' customers, Damen Services also realizes structural and long-term projects.

About the AMD Department

The Asset Management Design (AMD) department is part of Damen Services. The department is responsible for developing and supplying asset management solutions for our customers. This includes products such as spare part packages, vessel operating manuals, maintenance plans, and maintenance analysis. The products are created in multi-disciplinary teams.

The Role

As a Technical Writer at Damen Services, you will create clear and unambiguous content for vessel operating manuals and other ship-related documentation and information products. Your work will ensure that our customers have the information they need to operate and maintain their vessels efficiently and safely.

Key Accountabilities:

Innovate and Create

• Develop new documentation and improve or customize existing documentation.
• Create clear and unambiguous content for vessel operating manuals and other ship documentation.
• Collect necessary information through literature study, SME interviews, and subject research.
• Capture content and resources that are relevant to the audience.

Specify and Analyze

• Understand our writing style guide and contribute to its refinement.
• Analyze and assess regulations and provisions stated by equipment manufacturers.
• Consider relevant laws and regulations.

Manage and Collaborate

• Manage your own projects, including planning and budget.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a respectful manner.
• Be part of a team, but also complete projects independently.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for pioneers who dare to innovate and take ownership. To excel in this role, you should:

• Be able to work at an HBO level.
• Have completed a technical education.
• Have at least 3 years of experience as a Technical Author.
• Experience with XML, DITA, and CCMS is a plus.
• Be able to write clearly and concisely in English and Dutch. Experience with STE is a plus.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Thrive in both team settings and independent projects.
• Adapt well to shifting priorities.

What We Offer

• Career Growth Opportunities – Continuous learning and development in a global environment.
• A Global Family – Work alongside passionate professionals worldwide in a collaborative, inspiring workplace.
• Work-Life Balance – 40 days off per year and the option to work from home (1-2 days a week).
• Competitive Salary & Benefits – Enjoy a rewarding package in a dynamic international workplace.
• Engaging Social Culture – Join team events, sports activities, and a workplace where colleagues go the extra mile for each other.

Get on Board!

If you feel you share our values and passion, then we’d like to see what you’re made of. Who knows – maybe we’re made for each other? Get on board!

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities. Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.