At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow’s electricity grid. We play a leading role in the energy transition and are rapidly expanding our offshore grid. As part of this ambition, TenneT is delivering the 2GW program, realizing multiple 2GW HVDC Grid Connection Systems that connect offshore wind farms in the North Sea to the Dutch electricity grid by 2031.For this program, we are looking for a Technical Specialist Electrical Systems who will contribute to the successful realization and operational readiness of our offshore grid infrastructure.
Your contribution to TenneT
As Technical Specialist Electrical Systems, you are responsible for steering the engineering and commissioning of the auxiliary electrical systems at the onshore converter station Maasvlakte, where the HVDC cable from the offshore platform is connected to the national grid. You ensure timely execution, technical compliance, quality, and safe delivery in accordance with TenneT standards. You work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and act as TenneT’s technical representative by witnessing and verifying the Contractor’s design, testing, installation, and (pre-)commissioning activities.
Your main responsibilities
- Familiarize yourself in detail with the design of the auxiliary systems at the onshore converter station Maasvlakte, including HVAC, low-voltage distribution, UPS, fire detection, fire-fighting systems, lighting, lightning protection, earthing, and bonding.
- Review technical documentation submitted by the Contractor.
- Witness routine tests, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for auxiliary systems and related SCADA systems, ensuring quality control during the execution phase.
- Document test results and manage deviations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable technical, regulatory, and TenneT standards.
- Identify and manage technical and planning-related risks throughout the execution phase and escalate issues in a timely manner to the Contractor and TenneT project management.
- Verify the Contractor’s testing and commissioning plans.
- Witness commissioning activities to ensure delivery of a compliant and reliable grid connection.
- Promote a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Your profile and background
At TenneT, we value professionals who take ownership, collaborate effectively, and contribute to a reliable and sustainable energy system. To truly make a difference in this role, you recognize yourself in the following competencies:
- Managing Complexity: Understanding complex, large volumes of and sometimes conflicting information, and using this to solve problems effectively.
- Decision Quality: Making sound decisions at the right time that enable the organization to continue moving forward.
- Driving Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to achieve success.
- Optimizing Work Processes: Knowing and applying the most effective and efficient processes to get work done, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Organizational Awareness: Being able to comfortably navigate complex policies, processes, and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Influencing: Using persuasive arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
This role falls within the Engineering Specialist job profile, ensuring clarity for both you and TenneT regarding the responsibilities, expectations, and growth opportunities associated with this position.
Our recruiting process
Our offer
We are family friendly and flexible
Health - your basis
Modern working environment
Attractive remuneration and social benefits
Personal development
This will be our challenge
Offshore is responsible for the development, construction, and management of the offshore electricity grid. With the North Sea as the green engine of the energy transition, Offshore plays a clear and vital role within TenneT’s organisational structure.
The Offshore division manages the entire lifecycle of all TenneT offshore installations, from development and realisation to maintenance and handover to the Operate division. A crucial task is the construction of 2 GW offshore ‘sockets’, which collect and transport generated wind energy to the mainland.
The Offshore division manages the entire lifecycle of all TenneT offshore installations, from development and realisation to maintenance and handover to the Operate division. A crucial task is the construction of 2 GW offshore ‘sockets’, which collect and transport generated wind energy to the mainland.
Additional information
TenneT gives you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. You’ll have room to develop your talents in an environment where your growth is a priority.
We offer you:- A permanent contract with a two-month probation period based on 40 hours per week or year contract with the intention to be determined after 1 or 2 years.
- Market-conform salary in scale 8: €4151 to €8197 per month, excluding 8% holiday pay and a 6% year-end bonus, with 70% pension contribution.
- Flexible benefits including hybrid working, travel allowance, internet reimbursement, and a home office allowance.
- Support for wellbeing, including contributions to fitness membership and health insurance.
- Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy.
Together, we ensure the Netherlands stays in motion and is ready for the energy of tomorrow.
For any questions about the vacancy, please contact edward.verkammen@tennet.eu
Together, we power the Netherlands!
Salary
4276 € - 8443 €
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
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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
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