Electrical Technician E-Tracing

Darwin Recruitment is recruiting an Electrical Technician specializing in Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) for an industrial project based in Zaandam, Netherlands. The position centers on the electrical connection, inspection, testing, and commissioning of heat tracing systems. The technician will not be pulling or laying tracing cables; the core responsibility is ensuring completed installations are correctly connected, thoroughly tested, documented, and ready for handover.

Contract duration is 6 months with extension possible, with a rate/salary up to €4,500 gross/month.

Industry: Industrial Maintenance & Utilities.

Key responsibilities include: connecting and terminating electrical heat tracing systems across industrial equipment and piping; performing insulation resistance testing (Megger testing) across circuits and components; verifying installations for strict compliance with technical drawings and safety standards; supporting loop checks, commissioning, and system start-up activities; accurately documenting and recording test results and inspection reports for project handover; troubleshooting and resolving electrical faults and wiring issues; and maintaining rigorous site safety standards throughout all operations.

Requirements: recognized qualification in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electricity, or a related field; proven experience in industrial electrical installations, testing, and commissioning; direct hands-on experience performing Megger / insulation resistance tests; valid VCA certification; valid NEN 3140 certification; professional working proficiency in English (Dutch proficiency is a bonus); available on short notice; valid work authorization for the Netherlands / EU.

Preferred experience: prior experience with Electrical Heat Tracing / Trace Heating systems; background in Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food Processing, or Industrial Utilities; experience on broader E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) projects.

Suitable profiles: Electrical Commissioning Technician, E&I Technician, Electrical Testing Technician, Heat Tracing Technician, Electrical Field Technician, Electrical Inspector, Commissioning Engineer.