Electrical Engineer

About us

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014 we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called "Agapian spirit", which is summarized in 5

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The position

As an Electrical Site Reliability Engineer at agap2, you take on the challenge within an international environment with a local focus. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects over the years, based on your experience and interests. Projects within industries such as Banking, Fintech, Telco, Retail, Sports, and Healthcare.

While working at Agap2, you are expected to share your knowledge while also having the opportunity to learn new technologies. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to personal development. Our talent management program is tailor-made to give you the opportunity to develop and grow in your career, the way you envision it. Because we work with various customers, you are also expected to be able to adapt to different environments.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineering Reliability Engineer, you will play a vital role within the Engineering and Maintenance (E&M) department, which consists of both an Engineering team and a Daily Maintenance team. The department is collectively responsible for ensuring the technical reliability and performance of all installations. You will work alongside specialists in Mechanical, I&C, DCS, SIL, and Civil Engineering, collaboratively developing robust maintenance strategies to ensure optimal plant operation.

You will also serve as a key liaison between engineering, daily maintenance, and operational teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting technical decision-making.

• Develop comprehensive maintenance plans in SAP, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and regulatory standards.
• Initiate and assess new proposals or PO plans aimed at increasing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage spare parts inventory based on criticality studies to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate closely with Asset Management to align project goals and maintenance strategies.
• Perform ongoing analysis of maintenance performance, focusing on availability, reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities through the evaluation of maintenance and operational data.
• Act as a key point of contact for Technicians and Maintenance Coordinators, providing clear communication about updates and changes to the maintenance process.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with both management and technical teams regarding maintenance strategies and changes.

What you bring to the position

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (HBO/WO) in Electrical Engineering, ideally with a specialization in Energy Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Reliability Engineer, preferably within a complex technical or industrial environment.
• Proficient in developing Installation Maintenance Plans in accordance with legal and regulatory standards, criticality studies, and FMEAs.
• Capable of translating strategic maintenance plans into detailed, actionable work assignments.
• Strong background in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and turning findings into practical, long-term solutions.
• Experienced with continuous improvement methodologies such as the PDCA cycle.
• Adaptable, with the ability to switch between operational, tactical, and strategic levels, and bring forward innovative approaches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a confident and proactive mindset. Able to influence and present ideas effectively-even when they challenge the status quo.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a hybrid mode.
• Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun? Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities, we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hours drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2 we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!