Technical Specialist Mechanical Works

DP World
Belgium
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Communication","Attention to detail","Planning","Safety-conscious"]

Technical Specialist Mechanical Works at DP World Antwerp leads mechanical maintenance and refurbishment for heavy port cranes (STS and Automated Stacking Cranes). You develop maintenance strategies, validate technical specifications, oversee FAT/SAT and commissioning, and provide expert input for life-extension projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performance crane systems in a 24/7 port environment.

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Technical Specialist Mechanical Works

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Job Summary

Technical Specialist Mechanical Works at DP World Antwerp leads mechanical maintenance and refurbishment for heavy port cranes (STS and Automated Stacking Cranes). You develop maintenance strategies, validate technical specifications, oversee FAT/SAT and commissioning, and provide expert input for life-extension projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performance crane systems in a 24/7 port environment.
Location: Belgium
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct condition assessments on existing mechanical installations of STS cranes, Automated Stacking Cranes and other port equipment, translating findings into maintenance strategies, life-extension estimates and renewal plans per installation group.
  • •Validate lubrication specifications and intervals; analyze wear patterns and use insights to feed preventive maintenance planning.
  • •Create scope of works, technical specifications and design criteria for mechanical works, renovations, life-extension and new installations, based on OEM documentation and applicable standards (FEM, EN, ISO).
  • •Validate offers, studies and execution dossiers from contractors and suppliers; review drawings, bills of materials and perform checks on strength, stability, fatigue, load combinations, wheel-rail contact and crane structures.
  • •Supervise inspections, FAT/SAT procedures, commissioning and in-service handover of mechanical installations; ensure complete as-built documentation and close non-conformities.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Meal VouchersEco VouchersHealth InsuranceGroup InsuranceCarAnnual BonusCommuting Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience with heavy lifting or port equipment on the shop floor; experience with STS cranes or Automated Stacking Cranes is a strong plus.
  • •Deep knowledge of mechanical crane systems, steel structures, drives, hoisting and trolley mechanisms, wheel-and-rail systems, lubrication, wear analysis, and critical components from major crane suppliers.
  • •Knowledge of relevant standards and directives, including FEM, EN 13001, CE marking and the machinery directive; ability to read and interpret technical drawings, 2D/3D models, BOMs and technical dossiers.
  • •Experience with supplier qualification, FAT/SAT procedures, commissioning, non-conformity follow-up and CMMS/EAM platforms within project or maintenance environments.
  • •Analytical, meticulous, independent, flexible, proactive and safety-conscious; strong communication with stakeholders in Dutch and English; proficient with Office and technical reporting tools.
Experience:5+ yearsPortHeavy equipmentCranesMaintenance
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationAttention to detailPlanningSafety-conscious
Languages:DutchEnglish
Tech Stack:FEMISO 4301EN 13001CE markingMachinery directive2D/3D drawingsBOMCMMSEAMOffice

Company Brief

DP World
Global ports, terminals and logistics provider offering end-to-end supply‑chain, maritime services, freezones and technology-driven trade solutions across ports, inland terminals, logistics parks and digital platforms.
Industry: Ports & Port Operators
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Decacorn (USD 10B+)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2005
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