TenneT is Europe’s first cross-border grid operator for electricity. With approximately 23,000 kilometres of (extra) high-voltage lines and 42 million end-users in the Netherlands and Germany, we are among the top five grid operators in Europe. Our focus is to develop a North-West European energy market, integrate renewable energy, and optimize our safety performance. Safety is a core value at TenneT, and we set high standards for both our employees and contractors. "Taking power further" is our motto, and we are a certified Top Employer, which means we are demonstrably committed to creating the best working environment for our employees.

TenneT is making a major contribution to ensuring that offshore wind farms are connected to the onshore high-voltage grid. These efforts aim to realize the government’s vision of an accelerated transition to a sustainable energy supply. TenneT is fully committed to developing, building, and managing grid connections from offshore wind farms to the onshore transmission grid. Grid Service Offshore is the service provider for these grid connections.

In 2020, the first two Dutch offshore substations, Borssele Alpha and Beta, became operational. We now have six offshore substations of 700 MW AC in operation, with more expected in the near future. Within Grid Field Operations, an Operations and Maintenance department has been set up for the Dutch offshore assets. Grid Field Operations Offshore is currently looking for an:

For Tennet, we are looking for:
Operating Engineer (Offshore Telecom & CCTV Systems) NL (M/F/D – Arnhem)

Your role:
You thrive in a challenging environment and a growing organization, using your skills and expertise in Maintenance Management and Operational Readiness Management. You are a team player who is eager to learn and share knowledge with your team.

The Operating Engineer supports the operation of the new 700MW offshore converter stations through managing all preventive and corrective maintenance measures, including warranty management with the contractor, resolving operational issues, and executing assigned improvement projects for electrical, automation, cable, and related systems. As an Operating Engineer, you are also deeply involved in operational and organizational readiness to take over new project assets, ensuring that operational requirements are met.

You are able to work independently, addressing both systemic and incidental issues, and can lead small projects. For larger projects, you may act as Senior User, ensuring the project delivers the intended benefits.

Tasks and responsibilities include:
• Setting the technical direction for operations and maintenance;
• Acting as a member of the Grid Connection System (GCS) management steering team, sharing responsibility for the custodianship of the GCS in terms of availability, budget, risk, and quality;
• Managing a portfolio of small projects, prioritizing work based on risk and financial considerations;
• Identifying defects and non-compliances in project design and managing these through the warranty process with key vendors;
• Leading design efforts and managing project execution;
• Monitoring routine activities and resolving faults through coordination and provision of technical support;
• Managing and prioritizing the preparation, execution, and administrative completion of maintenance activities for platform and cable systems;
• Ensuring that business requirements are met on larger projects;
• Providing technical input and lessons learned to ensure future safe and efficient operations and maintenance of assets;
• Assisting projects and Operations Readiness Teams in specifying user requirements for new assets;
• Ensuring that operational requirements are incorporated into maintenance engineering asset and organizational planning;
• Creating efficient and effective Maintenance Plans, including Job Cards and Work Orders;
• Accountability for the budget related to cyclic maintenance, repair replacement, and investment measures;
• Managing and evaluating service contracts with key vendors, including handling tender documents, bid evaluations, negotiations, and ensuring effective contract delivery.

Candidate profile:
• You hold a BSc or MSc degree in Engineering;
• You have at least 5+ years of relevant work experience with offshore platforms or in a related field. This is a must;
• You have experience with various network and Telecom systems (IPv4, CCNA, Computer Science, firewalls, fiber optics, CAT cabling), and understand different control interfaces (IP Service Networks, LAN, VoIP Telephone Systems, CCTV servers, Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) systems). This is a must;
• You are familiar with operational environments and experienced in using maintenance management systems like SAP, Maximo, or Ultimo (SAP experience is mostly desired). This is also a must;
• You are willing to work weekends, have no 9-to-5 mentality, and are open to occasional offshore travel (this is a couple times a year). You are willing to work two days a week in the office. This is a must;
• You have relevant knowledge and experience working on maintenance projects and understand the dynamics between different systems;
• You are an established and recognized technical leader, capable of effectively working in multicultural teams (both onshore and offshore);
• Knowledge of offshore regulatory conditions and legislation (DNV, PED, SODM, NEN) is required;
• You have a natural ability to share knowledge and experience to improve processes and assets;
• You are a team player, supporting the Grid Connection Manager with scope of work, quality assurance, risk assessments, and interfacing with all levels and departments;
• You have experience in operational readiness programs for new assets;
• You are solution-oriented in unexpected fault management situations to ensure asset components are back up and running;
• You can act as a discipline lead on multiple simultaneous projects, managing design efforts and project execution;
• You are proficient in diagnosing and fixing issues with telecommunications networks;
• You manage and evaluate service contracts with key vendors, including tender documents, bid evaluations, and ensuring effective contract delivery;
• You understand the importance of asset data and documentation, ensuring that maintenance information is recorded correctly for safe and efficient operations;
• You remain calm and collected, possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, are a self-starter, highly disciplined, and a strong team player who is solution-oriented;
• You have strong planning, organizing, coordinating, and reporting skills for maintenance and repair work across various disciplines.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required, and Dutch is an advantage;
• You have relevant knowledge and experience in occupational safety and environmental protection;
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Strong cooperation and communication skills are essential. An offshore medical examination and required training (GWO, etc.) must be completed with positive outcomes regularly.