Operating Engineer - Control and Automation

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

In your role as an Operating Engineer – Control & Automation, you actively develop the control & automation 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 a (cluster of) Grid Connection System(s).

• In preparation for the operational phase, 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.
• You understand the value of asset data and documentation to operations, so you ensure that it is maintained in the right systems to enable safe and efficient maintenance.
• You provide ideas for the development of new standardization options, 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.

Jouw profiel en achtergrond

Most ideally you are or have:

• 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.
• a degree in Electronics and Instrument engineering or Electrical engineering. Alternatively, you have a comparable educational qualification in the fields of Instrumentation & Control or Industrial Automation and relevant professional experience, preferably in the field of offshore operations & maintenance (Oil & Gas or renewables).
• proven experience with Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and SCADA systems, preferably you have worked with ABB or Siemens control systems and have a good understanding of OPC, Profibus, and Modbus communication protocols.
• familiar with the review of control philosophies and narratives and you are able to guide the automation with operational input based on your understanding of P&ID’s, existing automation system designs, and architecture. Ideally, we would be looking for 3-5 years of working experience.
• 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.
• good verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and/or English.

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 are reliable in Germany and the Netherlands.

Edward Verkammen
Recruiter

Berend Jan Zonneveld
Grid Field Operations Offshore Operations GSC