Freelance Electrical Technician (ZZP) at The Kingfish Company (Kats)
The Kingfish Company· Kats·
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About us
The Kingfish Company operates Kingfish-Zeeland, a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) farm near Kats producing yellowtail kingfish. Reliable maintenance of our life-support systems — biofilters, filtration, oxygenation, UV, pumps — is critical to fish health, water quality, and continuous production. Our highly automated production environment relies heavily on electrical systems, process control, and automation technology to operate efficiently and reliably. Duration: Approximately 6 months Start Date: As soon as possible
The Assignment To support our Technical Department, we are looking for an experienced Freelance Electrical Technician to help us catch up on outstanding electrical maintenance and improvement work during a period of significant site expansion. The Technical Department is the beating heart of our operation. Without reliable electrical installations, production cannot run. During this assignment, you will work on both our existing facilities and ongoing expansion projects.
Responsibilities
Performing corrective and preventive electrical maintenance Catching up on outstanding electrical work and modifications Troubleshooting and resolving electrical faults Working with PLC-controlled systems, including analog and digital I/O Maintaining and commissioning frequency drives and electric motors Supporting improvement and optimization projects Assisting with electrical installations related to expansion projects Performing ad hoc engineering and modification work where required Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards Maintaining accurate documentation of completed work
What We Are Looking For
Proven experience as an Electrical Technician in an industrial environment Strong knowledge of electrical installations, motors, drives, and control systems
Experience working with PLC-controlled processes
Ability to work independently and proactively identify solutions Good troubleshooting and fault-finding skills VCA certification is preferred Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage Registered self-employed professional (ZZP) or equivalent freelance contractor
What we offer
- A challenging assignment within an innovative and rapidly growing company
- The opportunity to work with advanced aquaculture and automation technology
- A dynamic project environment combining maintenance and expansion activities
- Approximately 6 months of work with the possibility of extension
- Competitive freelance rate based on experience
Interested? We would like to hear from experienced electrical professionals who enjoy working in a technically challenging and innovative production environment. Join us and contribute to the continued growth and success of The Kingfish Company in Zeeland.
Why work at The Kingfish Company
- Culture: Values “Dedication & Excellence,” “Eco-consciousness & Integrity,” and “Fusion & Diversity.” The company strives for “unnecessary good” – a rebel against average quality thekingfishcompany.com.
- Work environment: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site) with headquarters in Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands builtin.com.
- Employee rating: 3.9/5 on employer review platforms (based on 5 reviews), with culture rated 2.4 and career growth 3.4 linkedin.com.
- Notable perks: Working at the cutting edge of land-based aquaculture technology, contributing directly to a more sustainable food system, and being part of a small but international team (10 countries represented).
- Engineering/R&D focus: On-site R&D facility and continuous improvement in biological performance and system efficiency.