Skytanking offers a comprehensive range of aviation services, including ground handling, into-plane fueling, aviation fuel storage, hydrant management, and investments in airport fuel facilities. We also provide engineering support for airlines, airports, and oil companies.
Annually, Skytanking manages over 25 million cbm of aviation fuel and refuels two million aircraft—equivalent to four refuelings every minute.
Our operations span 93 airports across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, supported by a team of more than 2,900 employees.
At Skytanking Brussels Fuel Farm BV, which manages and operates the aviation fuel facilities at Brussels Airport (Zaventem), we are seeking an:
Assistant Technical Manager
Job description
The main objective of this role is to assist the Technical Manager with the daily technical operations of the fuel facilities.
In this role you will be focusing on:Management & support- The daily technical management in compliance with internal procedures and industry standards of fuel supply, storage and fuel quality
- Purchase and suppliers management
- Managing ad hoc projects (including proactively proposing improvement suggestions)
Follow-up activities & administration- The technical follow-up and maintenance of the fixed and mobile facilities
- The budget follow up of OPEX and CAPEX projects
- The fuel administration
Coordination- The coordination of investment projects handled by the engineering department to minimize interference with the operations
- Coordination of all kind of projects with the airport authorities, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders
Meetings, reporting & research- Participate in Airport operations meetings
- Ensure the timely and clear communication and reporting to the Airport Authority
- Conduct research and gather information on various topics
- Prepare reports and recommendations based on research findings
- Assist in data collection and analysis to support decision-making processes
Profile
How the engaged candidate looks like?- Punctual, accurate, flexible and independent
- Open to new challenges, willing to learn and take responsibilities
- Has a planned and proactive approach respecting agreed deadlines
- Is a real team player
- Supportive with clear communication & negotiation skills with stakeholders (contractors, government institutions, consultancy firms,..)
- Organised, capable of reporting in a transparent way within the company
- Has a can-do mentality and is eager to know our business of fuel supply, storage & consulting
What skills are we looking for?- Bachelor degree in a technical area (Engineering, ElectroMechanics,..)
- Broad appetite for all techniques (mechanics, electricity, automation and hydraulics)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role is seen as a plus
- Dutch or French mother tongue + professional English
- Good knowledge of MS-Office (Excel and Project Planner) and AutoCAD (or similar drawing package)
Offer
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Possibility to work from home: 2 days
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Group insurance
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Company car
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Petrol card / Fuel card for electric charging
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Meal vouchers
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Smartphone
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Laptop
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Individual hospital insurance
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Family hospital insurance
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13th month
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Holiday pay
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Remote work
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Furlough leave
- A market competitive salary with the following benefits (luncheon vouchers, laptop, smart phone, group insurance, health insurance)
- A company car is included in your salary package
- Specific benefits are being offered as applicable in the petroleum sector
- A pleasant & positive work environment with possibilities for personal growth & development
- A small office, located in Zaventem, where you can work on the Ikaros business site
- The opportunity to do homeworking after your onboarding (3-6 months)
Practical information
Want to apply & know more about this vacancy?
If you are determined to sign up for a long-term cooperation please send us your application, indicating in a few sentences what attracts you the most in our company and in this role.
Please include your salary expectations as well as the earliest possible starting date. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Off to a flying start…
Koen Vandervelde, Technical Manager, Skytanking Brussels Fuel Farm Show application formkoen.vandervelde@skytanking.com
Vanessa Borghmans, HR Operations Manager, Skytanking Brussels Fuel Farm Show emailaddressext.vanessa.borghmans@skytanking.com