Lead Power Systems & Offshore

TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions and we play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Lead Power Systems & Offshore at our location in Arnhem to contribute to this journey. Are you the person we're looking for?

Your contribution to TenneT

In the Asset Management team of Robert-Jan de Bes, we've an opening for Lead Power Systems & Offshore. In this challenging role, you're responsible for the overall leadership and development of the Platforms, HVDC & Auxiliary Power team. You will coach, inspire, and support your colleagues in their professional growth, working collaboratively with other teams within Asset Management to realize TenneT's strategy Build and Maintain the Energy Grid.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensuring technical governance, standardization, and quality assurance for offshore platform technologies, HVDC, and Auxiliary Power components for DC stations;
• Developing and maintaining concepts, designs, and technical specifications that cover the full lifecycle of these components;
• Facilitating knowledge transfer and process optimization, while being the point of contact for interfaces across teams and with TenneT Germany;
• Strengthening and innovating TenneT's approach to basic engineering for offshore platforms;
• Contribute to technical supplier management (pre-qualification, tenders, framework contracts, supplier selection);
• Leading internal projects, representing TenneT in internal and external committees, and engaging with business associations and public authorities.

Your profile and background

• A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Technology, or a comparable qualification, with at least 10 years of relevant experience;
• An entrepreneurial, motivating leader with a hands-on approach who can inspire teams and navigate organizational dynamics effectively;
• You have the ability to collaborate with peers and external stakeholders, and you are respected for your expertise in offshore substations and TSO requirements;
• Knowledge of seabed and soil engineering is an advantage;
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.

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 kilometers of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighboring 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 We are family friendly and flexible.

Danijel Miletic
Recruiter

Danijel.Miletic@tennet.eu

Robert-Jan de Bes
Hiring Manager

Robert-Jan.de.Bes@tennet.eu Asset Management Asset Technology