Behind every successful offshore project is a reliable application landscape. As an Applications Administrator, you ensure our business‑critical systems perform flawlessly—anywhere in the world, from our offices to on board our vessels.

Your role in the story:

At Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC), our offshore projects push the boundaries of engineering and execution across the globe. To make this possible, we rely on a diverse and robust portfolio of applications that support design, operations, collaboration, and project delivery.

As an IT Engineer (Medior) Applications Administrator, you take ownership of a defined set of business‑critical applications. You ensure these systems are stable, secure, up to date, and well supported throughout their lifecycle. This is a hands‑on, functional role for someone who enjoys combining technical understanding with user collaboration and structured application management.
You work closely with engineering teams, project teams, vendors, and internal IT colleagues to ensure our applications perform reliably whether they are used in Leiden, Houston, Singapore, or offshore.

What you will be working on:

• Owning and managing a defined portfolio of applications, including lifecycle activities such as upgrades, patches, testing, and version planning
• Coordinating with vendors, internal IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure continuity and reliability of applications
• Providing functional support for assigned applications and analysing incidents to identify root causes and structural improvements
• Maintaining knowledge articles, user documentation, and configuration records
• Supporting change and release management, including testing, validation, and communication
• Ensuring changes follow ITSM processes (Incidents, Changes, Problems)
• Maintaining accurate documentation, baselines, and audit‑ready records
• Overseeing license usage and vendor coordination
• Contributing to standardisation, professionalisation, and continuous improvement within the Applications team
• Supporting automation or scripting initiatives to improve efficiency where possible
  
  Key ingredients for success:
  
  

• HBO or equivalent level of education in IT, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience supporting applications in an IT environment
• Understanding of ITSM processes such as Incident, Change, and Problem Management
• Experience with license management and vendor coordination
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to translate functional business needs into clear technical requirements
• Structured way of working with strong documentation skills
• Good communication skills in English and Dutch
• Affinity with automation or scripting is a plus
• Experience in offshore, construction, or engineering environments is advantageous
  
  

Your future colleagues:

Of course you are curious to meet us as well! In this role, you will work closely with colleagues from the Applications Team within IT Operations, as well as Engineering teams, Project teams, the Service Desk, Infrastructure and Cloud teams, and external vendors.

Your Foundation for Success

At our core, we champion an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless pursuit of growth. We seek individuals who excel in personal development, seize opportunities where others see challenges, and turn them into success. Whether you're a creative problem-solver, an ambitious go-getter, or someone who thrives in collaboration, we cultivate a culture of passion, dedication, and continuous improvement. Personal leadership and initiative are non-negotiable: you own your growth and the impact you make. If you tackle challenges with a creative yet practical mindset, drive goals with determination, and add value to diverse teams, you'll thrive with us. Together, we create impact and drive meaningful change, always focused on results.

Here’s why people love working with us:

• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance
• Bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance
• Investing in your future: Our pension plan covers base salary, 13th month, and holiday allowance, and we fully fund the contribution up to the scheme’s annual maximum. No employee contribution required within that band.
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g. our Friday‑afternoon get‑together)
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden
  
  

Is this your dream job? Put in your application now!

Please submit your application by 31 March.
The application process consists of two interviews, an online assessment, and an employment offer.
For Fleet, the first interviews will be conducted via Teams; for other positions, we prefer interviews at our office in Leiden, although video interviews via Teams are also possible.

Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements.

Are you ready to make the impossible possible?