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Assembly, commissioning, malfunctions, maintenance, and service: he knows the practical side inside out.<\/p>\n<p>That broad experience makes him valuable. Not only because he has a lot of technical knowledge, but also because he understands what is needed on site. Sometimes that's a smart solution. Sometimes it's mainly about staying calm and pushing through.<\/p>\n<h2>Back with new energy<\/h2>\n<p>His return to Van Abeelen says a lot about the culture. There is room to grow, to take responsibility, and to continue developing yourself technically.<\/p>\n<p>Dirk returned with extra experience and new energy. 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