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Technical Engineer – Offshore Systems
Working from our headquarters in Belgium, you provide technical support for a wide range of offshore systems used on our client's vessels, including lifting, handling, subsea and mission-critical equipment. You prepare technical interventions, analyze operational challenges, and contribute to the continuous improvement of offshore systems across our fleet.
This is not a sailing or crew position. You are primarily based at our Belgian headquarters and support our vessels remotely, with occasional visits to vessels, shipyards, suppliers, or project locations when technical assessments or preparations are required.
By working across multiple vessels and offshore systems, you will gain exposure to a broad range of technologies and contribute directly to the operational success of our client’s offshore activities worldwide.
Your responsibilities
• Prepare technical solutions for maintenance, repair, mobilization and upgrade activities on offshore systems installed on vessels.
• Develop work preparations, technical documentation, budgets, resource plans and safety assessments to ensure smooth execution.
• Support the maintenance and reliability of specialized offshore equipment throughout its lifecycle.
• Investigate technical issues and recurring failures and collaborate with reliability and operational teams to identify sustainable improvements.
• Contribute to the integration of offshore systems on new and existing vessels.
• Provide technical expertise to procurement teams and support the evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform technical assessments on board vessels and in shipyards when required.
• Collaborate closely with vessel crews, operational teams, equipment manufacturers and fellow engineers.
• Stay informed about developments and innovations in offshore equipment and maritime technologies.
• Your profile
• Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience in a complex technical engineering environment.
• Experience with offshore equipment, heavy lifting systems, subsea equipment, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, or other specialized offshore technologies is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in maintenance, mobilizations, asset reliability and system integration.
• Affinity with complex technical installations operating in a maritime or offshore environment.
• A hands-on and pragmatic team player who enjoys working across multiple disciplines.
• Comfortable working in an international environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Willing to travel occasionally to vessels, shipyards, suppliers or project sites. The position is predominantly HQ-based in Belgium.
Questions candidates ask before applying
This depends on the role and the client, but on average our process takes 2–4 weeks from first contact to offer. We keep you informed at every step.
We specialize in roles across the renewable energy sector, including positions in solar, wind (onshore & offshore), green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and sustainability. We recruit for technical, commercial, and project management roles at all levels.
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We conduct thorough interviews to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit. We have an extensive network in the renewable energy sector, which allows us to find both active and passive candidates.
Our process consists of several steps: (1) Intake with the client to understand the role, team, and culture, (2) Active sourcing and screening of candidates, (3) Presentation of a shortlist, (4) Interview coordination, (5) Offer and onboarding support.
We are a passionate, driven team that genuinely believes in the energy transition. We combine a personal approach with deep sector knowledge, and we're committed to making a real impact — for candidates, clients, and the planet.
We cover the full spectrum of renewables: solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and broader sustainability roles. We work with developers, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities.
We ARE Renewables is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands — one of Europe's key hubs for the energy transition. We operate across Europe and connect renewable energy talent with leading organizations in the sector.
Yes, we recruit both permanent employees and freelance/interim professionals, depending on your project needs.
Depending on the role, we typically present the first shortlist within 1–2 weeks. For specialized or hard-to-fill positions, we set realistic timelines upfront.
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