Operating Engineer - Low Voltage and Auxiliary systems

TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate colleague at our location Arnhem Rijnpoort who will contribute to this and that might be you?

Your contribution to TenneT

TenneT is driving the energy transition forward. We are growing fast to give our best contribution towards a better and greener supply of affordable energy. Recruiting of new talents plays a crucial role in this growth objective. Therefore we are looking for energetic and experienced Operations Engineers Offshore to play a key role in our success. Could this be you?

The 2GW Operations division is currently being set up in order to optimally prepare for the operational phase of the 2GW Grid Connection Systems, both on- and offshore in the Dutch sector of the North Sea and to contribute operational experience during the construction phase.

Your contribution:

In your role as an Operating Engineer – Low Voltage & Auxiliary systems, you actively develop concepts and processes together with your colleagues and the Grid Connection Managers to prepare for the operational phase of the 2GW Grid Connection Systems in the coming years. Upon completion of the commissioning and handover you will follow the facilities into operation and take part in the safe, efficient and effective management of operations and maintenance of our Grid Connection Systems.

• You ensure that operational requirements are taken into account and safeguard that existing maintenance strategies can be applied or adapted as required to ensure the long-term availability and technical integrity of the facilities.
• Quality improvements or process optimizations.
• Furthermore, you are capturing and reviewing lessons learned and actively contribute to ensure continuous improvement of our Operational Readiness Framework.
• Occupational safety and health are of utmost importance to us. Therefore, you actively contribute to a safe and healthy working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Your profile and background

• You are an intrinsically motivated personality who appreciates working in a dynamic, diverse and international team. As a fast learning team player, you contribute to an exceptional team cohesion and demonstrate strong coordination and planning skills.
• You have a degree or certification in Installation Technology, Operational/Process Technology, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering. Alternatively, you have a comparable educational qualification and relevant professional experience, preferably in the field of offshore operations & maintenance (Oil & Gas or renewables).
• You are having 5-10 years of hands-on experience with complex low voltage and tertiary systems combined with a strong affinity and operational experience with SCADA systems, interpreting SLD’s and P&ID’s, and applying them practically.
• Preferably you are already nominated or qualified as (A)VP to BEI or NEN, for both high and low voltage, with having a WV certification seen as an advantage, or with a willingness to achieve said certification for both high and low voltage.
• You are willing to work across locations and countries. Occasional travel in North-West Europe is part of your everyday professional life and you have a driving licence.
• You have good verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and/ or English

As this position involves working in an offshore environment, medical suitability for potential offshore assignments as well as fitness for working at heights is required

This will be our challenge

Grid Field Operations is executing Field Operations, Maintenance and (Baseload) Projects. We ensure the integrity and safety of our assets entrusted to us, while also ensuring their maximum availability. We make sure that the onshore grids of TenneT is reliable in Germany and the Netherlands.

Additional information

• The weekly working time is 40 hours
• Type of contract is indefinite
• 43 vacation days
• Additional benefits such as: health insurance, internet and sport compensation
• Work hybrid, we stimulate a healthy work-life balance

If you're ready to shape the future of energy with your technical expertise, join us in driving the energy transition at TenneT TSO. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic and impactful team.

Salary

3879 € - 7660 €

AI and more about TenneT

Since we use AI as part of our recruiting process, we would like to create transparency and clarity at this point. The AI serves exclusively as a supporting and recommending tool to make our processes even faster and more efficient. At no time are automated decisions made.

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TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.

Lighting the way ahead together