Medior Operations Engineer

Join GBM Works as an Operations Engineer

Are you excited by the idea of working on groundbreaking technology in the offshore wind industry? Do you enjoy taking ownership in a hands-on role, where fieldwork meets engineering? If so, you could be our next Operations Engineer!

What do you do?

We’re developing innovative offshore technology and need someone who’s ready to take ownership of operational execution. As our Medior Operations Engineer, you’ll coordinate and carry out test campaigns—both onshore and offshore—making sure everything is ready, runs smoothly, and meets safety and quality standards.

You’ll be the link between design and fieldwork: planning operations, aligning with subcontractors and suppliers, troubleshooting issues on site, and reporting results back to the engineering team. You work both independently and closely with colleagues from different disciplines to deliver reliable, safe, and well-documented test operations.

If you like getting your hands dirty, solving practical challenges, and being at the heart of innovation, this role is for you.

Your role includes

• Preparing and executing test campaigns – You plan and coordinate field activities, including equipment mobilisation, installation, and testing—ensuring smooth execution in close collaboration with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Ensuring system readiness – You lead or support commissioning activities and system checks to ensure all equipment and setups are fully functional.

• Planning and documentation – You create and contribute to test plans, operational procedures, and QHSE documentation, and write clear, well-structured reports.

• Working safely and proactively – You help promote a strong safety culture by acting as a safety leader, supporting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards on site.

• Collaborating across disciplines – You work closely with engineers, project leads, and site teams to align on project execution. You also act as a contact point during operations and support knowledge transfer within the team.

• Managing equipment and resources – You help plan and track operational resources, organise the return and maintenance of tools and materials, and support efficiency by identifying potential bottlenecks.

GBM Works’ Story:

While working as an intern for an offshore contractor that builds offshore wind farms, a young engineer discovered that their ships and installation methods were far from sustainable. Marine life suffers from humanity’s efforts to replace fossil fuels with renewable sources, yet the infrastructure and techniques used for installation are still light years behind. Determined to change this, he set out to design his own solution.

That’s how, five years ago, Ben Arntz founded GBM Works and developed a disruptive and innovative method to silently install offshore foundations. Today, we are advancing our Vibrojet® tool for the next generation of XXL monopiles used in offshore wind energy. Our patented method addresses major challenges in the offshore wind industry, including harmful noise to marine life, potential delays, fatigue damage to piles, and scaling issues associated with current 'piling' methods.

Workplace

Our flexible office is located in Amsterdam Noord, at the Energy Transition Campus (ETCA). The ETCA offers a range of facilities, including a sports centre, a restaurant, and an excellent coffee bar.

What do we offer?

• A great place to work at ETCA Amsterdam
• Working together with a great (international) team on a sustainable future
• Hybrid working
• An experience-based salary
• NS Business Card, Laptop and mobile phone
• 25 paid holiday days
• Personal development plan

We are a dynamic team of 25 professionals, united by diverse experiences, cultural backgrounds, and perspectives. More importantly, we foster an inspiring environment filled with highly motivated individuals who are driven to achieve ambitious goals.

Job requirements

About You

• A hands-on engineer with a proactive mindset—ready to take the lead on test campaigns
• Comfortable working both independently and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to align multiple stakeholders
• Strong awareness of safety standards in offshore or heavy industry environments
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. Mechanical, Offshore, or Maritime Engineering or equivalent)
• 3–6 years of experience in a similar role involving field execution, offshore testing, or system commissioning

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