Operating Engineer High Voltage Primary Systems

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 Operating Engineer High Voltage Primary Systems at our location Arnhem Rijnpoort who will contribute to this and that might be you?

• Locatie: Arnhem Rijnpoort
• Contracttype: Vast
• Contractvorm: Medewerker
• Een salaris in schaal 8, variërend van €4,276 tot €8,443 bruto per maand, exclusief 8% vakantiegeld en een eindejaarsbonus van 6%.

Jouw rol

How will you help power the Netherlands? As an Operating Engineer (High Voltage Primary Systems), you will manage preventive and corrective maintenance, operational readiness, and improvement projects related to the primary high-voltage (HV) systems and equipment of TenneT's 700MW offshore substations. Your work supports the safe, reliable and continuous operation of TenneT's growing offshore asset portfolio. Your technical scope includes primary HV equipment such as power transformers, shunt reactors, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), HV cable systems and associated primary HV components.

In addition, you are responsible for:

• Setting technical direction for operations and maintenance – Providing technical ownership for HV primary systems and ensuring that maintenance strategies and activities support safe, reliable and effective operation of the assets.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance – Providing technical expertise for maintenance activities, assessing findings and defects, and determining appropriate technical follow-up.
• System troubleshooting and fault resolution – Acting as subject matter expert during technical failures and supporting troubleshooting, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Asset condition and performance – Reviewing inspection results, condition monitoring data, equipment performance and degradation trends and translating these into maintenance or improvement actions.
• Managing improvement projects – Leading or supporting technical improvement projects and warranty processes with OEMs and key vendors.
• Technical contractor and OEM management – Providing technical direction to specialist contractors and OEMs and reviewing technical recommendations, maintenance proposals and reports.
• Contract and budget management – Supporting and overseeing service contracts, tenders and technical scopes and ensuring appropriate contract performance.

You will join the Operating Engineers team within the Offshore Division, led by Willem Nugteren, and collaborate with asset managers, project leads, commissioning engineers, maintenance teams, OEMs and contractors. The team plays a vital role in safeguarding the availability, safety and maintainability of offshore assets. We value teamwork, proactiveness and cross-disciplinary cooperation in a dynamic offshore environment.

Waar kom je terecht

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.

Jouw profiel & achtergrond

At TenneT, we are looking for professionals who help shape the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and mission.

What do you bring?

• Technical ownership – You confidently take technical ownership of HV primary systems, acting as a subject matter expert across projects and operations.
• Strong HV primary expertise – You have proven knowledge and practical experience with primary high-voltage equipment such as power transformers, shunt reactors, GIS and HV cable systems.
• Maintenance and asset management experience – You have experience with maintenance, inspection, diagnostics, condition assessment and/or lifecycle management of HV equipment.
• Problem-solving mindset – You are calm, analytical and solution-oriented when dealing with complex technical failures and operational issues.
• Technical interface awareness – You understand the interaction between primary HV equipment and protection, control and auxiliary systems and can effectively cooperate with specialists from these disciplines.
• Team player – You collaborate naturally and support technical peers, project stakeholders, OEMs and contractors with practical and strategic advice.
• A BSc or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a comparable technical discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in high-voltage systems.
• Experience within offshore transmission, high-voltage substations, utilities or power generation is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant HV standards, codes and regulations, such as IEC, NEN and applicable offshore requirements.
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems (Maximo, Ultimo) is an advantage.
• Proficient in planning, coordinating and documenting technical maintenance activities.
• Experience acting as a discipline lead or technical authority within projects, maintenance or operational readiness programs is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch (B2 or higher) and English, verbal and written.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Proven cooperation and communication skills are essential. An offshore medical examination and the required offshore training (including GWO where applicable) must be completed successfully and renewed periodically to enable visits to TenneT's offshore assets.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you work on innovative solutions that make the energy transition possible. At TenneT, you have room to develop your talent and work in an environment in which your growth is central. We offer you:

• Een vast contract met een proeftijd van twee maanden, gebaseerd op 40 uur per week.
• Een salaris in schaal 8, variërend van €4,276 tot €8,443 bruto per maand, exclusief 8% vakantiegeld en een eindejaarsbonus van 6%.
• Een solide pensioen via ABP, waarbij TenneT 70% van je pensioenbijdrage betaalt.
• 43 dagen verlof per jaar.
• Alle hierboven genoemde arbeidsvoorwaarden gelden voor een fulltime dienstverband, tenzij anders vermeld.
• Hybrid working, including travel, internet and home-working allowances.
• Support for your vitality, including a contribution towards a sports membership and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, allowing you to continue expanding your knowledge and skills.

Jouw nieuwe werkplek

Onze Offshore divisie

Offshore is responsible for the development, construction, and management of the offshore electricity grid.