Maintenance Manager | DSL-01 at SkyNRG

Delfzijl, Groningen, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Asset Management, Maintenance Leadership, Contractor Management, Turnaround Planning, Operational Reliability, Lifecycle Management, Capital Planning, Risk Assessment, Budget Optimization, Downtime Minimization, Safety Compliance, Regulatory Standards, CMMS/EAM, Reliability Tools, RCM, RCA

Industry

Services for Renewable Energy

Description

Please note: For this role proficiency in both Dutch and English is required. Step into a role where you create clarity and drive impact. Where strategy is translated into real plant performance. Where you lead an outsourced maintenance model, build asset management from the ground up, and contribute to one of Europe’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities in Delfzijl. If you are a Maintanance Manager who thrives at both strategic and operational levels and wants ownership, scope, and tangible impact, this opportunity is for you. About the Role As Maintenance Manager DSL-01, you bring the existing asset management and turnaround strategy to life with external maintenance partners. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you act as the primary point of contact for all outsourced maintenance service providers. You will: Translate strategy into operational governance and measurable plant performance Build and lead an outsourced maintenance organization fully integrated with plant operations Design and implement the facility’s asset management and turnaround plan, including lifecycle management, capital planning, and risk assessment Optimize maintenance budgets and contractor performance Minimize downtime to prevent demurrage, delays, and production losses Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety and regulatory standards A typical day combines strategy, contractor leadership, and operational reliability. You will coordinate with operations and external partners, improve preventive maintenance plans, monitor asset performance, and strengthen the plant’s long-term reliability framework. This position offers a unique combination of strategic asset management, turnaround planning, operational reliability, contractor leadership, and system building. You join at exactly the right phase: the strategy is set, now it must be made real. Your Profile You are excited to shape a brand-new plant from the ground up and turn plans into a fully operational, state-of-the-art SAF facility in Delfzijl. You want to build, improve, and professionalize processes that will define how this plant operates for years to come. And you recognize yourself in the following: - Fluent in Dutch and English - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Asset Management, Industrial Engineering & Management, or Operations Management - 10+ years of experience in Asset Management, Maintenance, or operations leadership in industrial production environments - Reside in or near the Delfzijl area Experience - Experience in logistics, storage terminals, (petro)chemical or oleochemical operations, or manufacturing - Proven track record managing outsourced maintenance providers or technical service contracts, including performance-based models - Proficient in CMMS/EAM, familiar with reliability tools (RCM, RCA, FMEA), and knowledgeable about safety compliance and regulatory maintenance requirements About DSL-01 DSL-01, part of the SkyNRG group, is building Europe’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plants in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The plant is currently under construction and will become a state-of-the-art facility producing SAF at industrial scale. Once operational, it will convert sustainable feedstocks such as waste oils and residues into SAF, providing airlines with a reliable, low-carbon alternative to conventional jet fuel. The facility will include advanced process units, storage terminals, and a fully integrated maintenance and reliability system to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. In the future, the plant will be a benchmark for SAF production in Europe, demonstrating high efficiency, safety, and sustainability, and serving as a model for scaling up SAF production globally. At DSL-01, you will play a key role in shaping this facility from the ground up. Your work will directly impact the operational performance, asset reliability, and long-term success of the plant, helping to make SAF a standard for aviation. What We Offer 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. Is This You? Are you ready to help buid 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 group) visit www.skynrg.com. Please do not contact us for sales purposes or intermediary services.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager will translate strategy into operational governance, build and lead an outsourced maintenance organization integrated with plant operations, and design the facility’s asset management and turnaround plan. Key duties include optimizing budgets, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.