Please note: For this role proficiency in both Dutch and English is required.
As Reliability & Maintenance Engineer DSL-01, you are responsible for building and continuously improving the facility's maintenance, reliability, and asset integrity framework. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you help ensure the plant operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.
The role starts with a strong Maintenance Engineering focus. Your priority will be to help establish the maintenance and reliability foundation of DSL-01 by answering a fundamental question: "how do we maintain our assets safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their lifecycle?"
You will translate reliability studies, equipment criticality assessments, and integrity requirements into practical maintenance plans, inspection programmes, spare parts strategies, and asset management processes.
As the facility moves into stable operations, the focus gradually shifts towards Reliability Engineering, where you will use asset health monitoring, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to prevent failures and improve long-term asset performance.
Working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external specialists, you will help reduce technical risk and improve asset reliability from day one.
You will:
Develop and continuously improve maintenance, inspection, and asset integrity strategies
Translate reliability studies, FMECA analyses, and engineering data into practical maintenance plans within the CMMS/EAM system
Act as owner of the asset register from a maintenance, reliability, and integrity perspective
Support the implementation and continuous development of the facility's CMMS/EAM system
Drive reliability improvements through asset health monitoring, KPI analysis, and predictive maintenance techniques
Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions
Monitor and improve reliability performance indicators such as MTBF, MTTR, availability, and inspection compliance
Support asset improvement, modification, and long-term replacement strategies throughout the asset lifecycle
As a growing company in a rapidly evolving industry, we are looking for people who embrace change and are motivated to actively contribute to building and scaling our business. You are someone who feels comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment, takes ownership, and enjoys turning complex technical challenges into practical solutions.
You recognize yourself in the following:
Fluent in Dutch and English
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (i.e. electrical or mechanical)
5+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Asset Integrity, or Asset Management
Experience with RCM, FMEA/FMECA, RCA, and maintenance strategy development
Experience with CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP PM, Maximo, or IFS
Experience in chemical, petrochemical, energy, or other process industries like food or FMCG
Experience with CMMS/EAM implementation or optimisation
Experience with predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
Knowledge of ATEX, PED, and asset integrity management
DSL-01 is SkyNRG’s frontrunning renewable fuels facility in Delfzijl, Netherlands. The plant will produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from residual fats and greases using the HEFA (Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids) pathway, with additional renewable products like butane, propane, and naphtha as by-products.
DSL-01 is the first facility in Europe dedicated entirely to SAF and its by-products. Once operational, it will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF and 35,000 tonnes of sustainable by-products per year, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by around 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.
Construction started in 2026, with first fuel expected in 2028. The project includes the main facility, pipelines, and temporary work areas. At DSL-01, you will be part of a team building a state-of-the-art industrial plant from the ground up, contributing to a truly sustainable energy future.
Environmental and social responsibility are at the heart of DSL-01. We follow international frameworks and Dutch regulations to manage impacts on people, nature, and local communities. Safety, sustainability, and collaboration guide everything we do.
As DSL-01 is still being built, many aspects of the plant, roles, and benefits are still being shaped. Our HR team is actively defining the full compensation and benefits package specifically for the Delfzijl facility. You can be assured that the final offer will be highly competitive and designed to reward your expertise, contribution, and impact as we bring this pioneering SAF plant to life.
We are committed to offering an attractive total package to ensure we attract the best talent in the market. This includes a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a range of benefits that support your personal and professional growth.
At DSL-01, you will work in a dynamic, innovative environment where technical curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork are valued. You will engage with operators, engineers, and managers across disciplines, helping to bring a pioneering renewable fuels facility to life while making a real impact on the planet.
Are you ready to help build a plant from the ground up? Join a pioneering force in sustainable aviation and help create a cleaner, more sustainable future.
For more information about DSL-01 (part of the SkyNRG) visit www.SkyNRG.com.
📌 Please note: We do not accept sales inquiries or intermediary services.
At DSL-01 and SkyNRG as a whole, we deeply value inclusion and diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair chance, irrespective of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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