Engineer Offshore vacatures bij TenneT

Operating Engineer (Offshore Fire Safety Systems)

Locatie

Arnhem

Contracttype

Vast

Salaris

€ 4276 - 8443

Contractvorm

Medewerker

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Introduction

Keeping the Netherlands powered - that's our mission. As an Operating Engineer (Offshore Fire Safety Systems) , you help ensure the electricity grid is future-proof. Together with your team, you work on innovative solutions that contribute to a stable and sustainable energy system.

Your role

How will you help power the Netherlands? As an Operating Engineer, you will manage preventive and corrective maintenance, operational readiness, and improvement projects related to offshore fire safety systems of the 700MW offshore converter stations. Your work supports the safe and continuous operation of TenneT's growing offshore asset portfolio. In addition, you are responsible for:

• Setting technical direction for operations and maintenance - Ensuring fire safety systems operate safely and reliably across offshore platforms.
• Managing improvement projects - Leading or supporting technical projects and warranty processes with key vendors.
• Operational readiness - Defining and implementing operational requirements for newly delivered offshore assets.
• System troubleshooting and fault resolution - Acting swiftly and effectively in case of incidents to ensure system uptime.
• Contract and budget management - Overseeing service contracts, coordinating tenders and negotiations, and ensuring contract performance.

You will join the Operating Engineers team within GON, led by Willem Nugteren, and collaborate with asset managers, project leads, commissioning engineers, 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 setting.

Your profile & background

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 the lead on fire safety systems, acting as a subject matter expert across projects and operations.
• Problem-solving mindset: Calm and solution-oriented in complex offshore situations, including faults and emergencies.
• Team player: You collaborate naturally, supporting both technical peers and project stakeholders with practical and strategic advice.
• A BSc or MSc degree in Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant offshore experience.
• Expertise in fire alarm systems (e.g., Tyco, Semco) and fire suppression systems (water, foam, gas, chemical).
• Familiarity with offshore codes and regulations (e.g., DNV, PED, SODM, NEN).
• Knowledge of IT/OT architectures, e.g., Perdue Model or ISA-99.
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance systems (Maximo, Ultimo).
• Proficient in planning, coordinating, and documenting technical maintenance.
• Experience acting as discipline lead on projects and operational readiness programs.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, verbal and written (B2 or higher).
• A valid driver's license is required.

Proven cooperation and communications skills are essential. An offshore medical examination and a number of required trainings (GWO, etc.) must be performed with a positive outcome on a regular basis.

Working conditions

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 (40 hours per week)

• A salary in scale 8: €4.267 to €8.443 gross per month (based on 40 hours)
• A solid pension plan via ABP: we cover 70% of your contribution
• 43 vacation days per year
• Hybrid working, including travel allowance, internet reimbursement, and a home office allowance
• Wellbeing support, such as contributions to gym memberships or additional health insurance
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy

At TenneT, we value initiative and give you the space to bring in new ideas. Together, we ensure the Netherlands stays in motion and is ready for the energy of tomorrow.

Together, we power the Netherlands!

The position may gets unpublished earlier, so don't hesitate to apply!

Your new place of work

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• The offer

  We will soon make you a great offer. You'll receive a salary proposal and an overview of our benefits package. Ready to sign?

• The screening

  With a signed employment contract in hand, there's one final step to take: the pre-employment screening. TenneT has a societal responsibility to keep the Netherlands powered 24/7. We must minimize the risks of disruptions as much as possible. Therefore, we require every employee to provide at least a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). If there are no objections to your appointment, nothing will stand in the way of your start. For certain positions, a VOG is not sufficient, and a more detailed screening will follow.

• Welcome to TenneT

  Once everything is finalized, you'll start your onboarding at TenneT on the first of the month. Two days with all your new colleagues to discover who TenneT is and how we work. You'll get to know all the ins & outs. After that, you'll continue your onboarding within your team. Welcome!

You are welcome as you are

Our vision on diversity & inclusion

At TenneT, your ideas help supply electricity to millions of people, across borders. You become part of a culture where we celebrate differences, nurture curiosity, and work together on tangible solutions for an inclusive (energy) future. This is how we build a resilient and sustainable energy system for everyone, every single day. And that's how we truly give strength to inclusion, diversity, and equality.

Operating Engineer (Offshore Fire Safety Systems)

Locatie

Arnhem

Contracttype

Vast

Salaris

€ 4276 - 8443