Operations Engineer d/f/m - Electrical Systems & Innovations - Offshore Wind

Operations Engineer d/f/m - Electrical Systems & Innovations - Offshore Wind

Location(s):

Den Helder, North Holland, NL, 1781 AD

RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

RWE Offshore Wind is driving the energy transition as one of the leading offshore wind operators worldwide. At our OranjeWind project, we are looking for an Operations Engineer Electrical Systems & Innovations to ensure safe, reliable and optimized operation of our electrical systems and operational technology (OT), and, during the first years of operation, to support innovative technologies such as Lidars and a subsea battery. In this key role you will combine hands‑on operational support with technical expertise in electrical systems, SCADA/OT and cyber security, contributing directly to the performance and continuous improvement of our offshore wind assets.

About the role

As Operations Engineer Electrical Systems & Innovations, you will:

Provide engineering support for electrical systems, array cables and communication infrastructure, including TenneT substation interfaces

Perform technical analysis (e.g. data and root cause analysis) to evaluate performance, drive continuous improvement and define mitigation measures

Support technical risk management, scheduled maintenance and campaign planning for electrical and OT/SCADA systems

Develop and maintain spare parts philosophy, inventory and procurement concepts for relevant systems and components

Review and follow up on problems, issues and alarms related to electrical systems and OT, including array cable repair plans and readiness

Act as technical owner of the maintenance plan for OT and SCADA equipment (e.g. HV SCADA, DTS, ICCP) including lifecycle management and optimisation

Provide engineering support for IT and OT, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners as required

Prepare work requests and RAMS packages for TenneT substation visits and support audits, management reviews and site visits with a focus on OT security

You will be part of the OranjeWind Operations & Maintenance team and work closely with site operations, engineering, asset management, central OT security and external service providers.

Job requirements and experience

Degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, energy technology, industrial automation or comparable technical discipline, or equivalent proven experience

Professional experience with electrical systems in power generation, transmission or industrial environments (preferably offshore wind or substations)

Solid understanding of SCADA and OT systems, including maintenance planning, lifecycle management and troubleshooting

Experience with data analysis and root cause analysis of technical issues, including use of relevant tools and methods

Familiarity with technical risk management, maintenance concepts and spare parts strategies in an operational environment

Knowledge of OT security and cyber security concepts, ideally in the context of NIS2 / CER or similar regulatory frameworks

Strong communication skills in English and the ability to coordinate across disciplines and with external stakeholders

Willingness to work in an offshore wind environment and to travel as required for meetings, site visits and offshore campaigns

Advantageous, but not essential

Experience with offshore wind farm operations, array cable systems and cable repair readiness

Experience in coordinating or supporting audits, management reviews and site visits related to OT or cyber security