Manager Electrical, Instrumentation&Automation, Amsterdam

Argent Biodiesel production will be further expanded in the coming years through the construction of a new production plant at our location in Amsterdam. As a result, the maintenance team needs an additional:

Manager Electrical, Instrumentation&Automation Fulltime based in Amsterdam \ Main purpose of the job: The Manager Electrical, Instrumentation&Automation is responsible for safe, reliable, cost‑effective management, planning and execution of maintenance activities for all electrical, instrumentation and automation systems, ensuring uninterrupted production processes in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

About the job

Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for EIA installations

Coordinate fault analysis and implement long‑term solutions (root cause analysis)

Lead the maintenance team, including capacity planning, coaching, and skills development

Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (ATEX, NEN, IEC)

Manage SECE according to Seveso standard (Hazop, LOPA, LOD)

Optimise maintenance processesCM, or predictive maintenance strategies

Manage maintenance budgets and monitor costs

Evaluate and select external maintenance contractors and suppliers

Document all maintenance activities in a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Advise on replacement investments and modernisation of equipment and systems

Willingness to participate in on‑call duty and work outside regular office hours when required

About Us Argent Energy is a waste‑based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. Argent has 3 operational locations in Europe; Motherwell (Scotland), Stanlow (England) and Amsterdam (The Netherlands). At Argent we turn waste oils into low carbon fuel which significantly contributes to reducing theCO₂ emissions of transport. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence.

Argent Energy has been part of the Swire Group since November 2018. John Swire&Sons Ltd. stems from a family business founded in 1816, which has grown in 200 years into a global company with various participations in aviation, maritime, food, trading and industry.

About You You recognize yourself in the following competences: flexible, stress resilience, pragmatic, cost awareness, natural leader&coach, communicative&independent. In addition, you have:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or equivalent

Minimum of 5–8 years’ maintenance experience in an industrial environment

Practical knowledge of PLC/DCS systems, instrumentation, high‑ and low‑voltage installations

Experience with maintenance strategies (TPM, RCM, condition‑based monitoring)

Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g. SAP PM, Maximo)

Strong problem‑solving and planning skills

Good communication skills in both English and Dutch

What do we Offer?

Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating Maintenance Team

Permanent fulltime role based at our facility in Amsterdam

Good primary and secondary employment conditions

A bonus scheme based on stated business results (max 10% of yearly salary)

Working to an sustainable future with 300 passioned colleagues and lots of room for personal development

What's Next? Interested? Send us your resume and motivation letter in English today!

To respect the GDPR regulations, we cannot process your personal data without permission. That is why we strongly recommend that you apply directly through our work‑at site. Applications by e‑mail will not be taken into consideration in this context.

Questions? Contact Richard Witte (HR Manager). Richard can be reached by phone at 06-50677408.

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