Vacatures in Wemeldinge

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

As a Maintenance Engineer Static you are responsible for solving technical issues, and preparing and safeguarding the quality of technical maintenance, projects and overhauls of any static equipment in the assigned maintenance department of Sluiskil.

• Be a role model and take care that activities are being executed in conformance with Yara’s Values & Management system;
• Review or assemble work packs for effective execution and to the required quality to maintain / restore integrity and reliability / availability;
• Coordinate activities associated with third party contractors and services and procure parts necessary for repairs, projects or overhauls;
• Work in close cooperation with the inspection team to determine the best suitable repair procedures;
• Lead teams during preparation and construction;
• Build relations with technical personnel within Yara Sluiskil, third parties, other Yara site and the technical network within Yara International;
• Participate in the mechanical call-out organization.

You’ll make sure that all activities are being executed in conformance with Yara’s Values & Management system.

Yara Sluiskil is Yara’s biggest production site. Yara Sluiskil is located in the Ghent-Terneuzen canal and manufactures nitrogen fertilizers and industrial chemicals such as Air 1® and NOxCare®, but also CO2 for the soft drink industry and breweries. Our vision for the world is based on ensuring a nature-positive food future. A collaborating community that overcomes cultural, environmental, and economic barriers to create solutions that will lead to a world free from hunger and a planet respected.

You bring solid experience in maintenance, turnarounds, and projects within chemical plants, with a strong focus on piping, static equipment, and bulk handling. You have the ability to tackle complex problems with sharp analytical skills and a hands‑on approach. Safety and reliability are second nature to you, and you combine this mindset with excellent interpersonal skills, an open attitude, and high motivation. As a true team player, you work effectively with others to achieve common goals.

• Bachelor or Master degree in (electro) Mechanical Engineering;
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

An external assessment will be part of the application procedure.

Do you recognize yourself in the description above, but are some qualifications missing? Yara wants to invest in people, so we would like to get in touch with you!

• Working in an international environment with an open company culture and a strong focus on sustainability;
• Competitive salary and benefits;
• Awareness for positive work‑life balance (flexible hours, occasional homework);
• Good accessibility from the Ghent area;

Please apply via our website. For more information about the job content, please contact Samantha de Moor, HR Business Partner (tel. +31 115 474 870) or Ousmane Amadou, Local Maintenance Manager (tel. +31 115 474 270).

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.