Asset Specialist Monitoring

• A completed HBO or WO degree with a technical background, preferably in the direction of automation, information technology, or electrical engineering. A comparable education or qualification is also suitable.
• Experience with process automation, monitoring systems, and the structuring and managing of data from these systems.
• You combine in-depth technical knowledge with the ability to provide direction to standardization, decision-making, and the further development of the asset portfolio together with colleagues and stakeholders.
• You have an affinity with asset standardization and understand how this contributes to a predictable, scalable, and future-proof asset portfolio throughout its entire life cycle.
• You have knowledge of or experience with IT/OT integration and recognize the challenges surrounding system architectures, data flows, cybersecurity, and collaboration between operational and IT teams.
• You enjoy translating data from monitoring and automation systems into actionable insights for asset management, maintenance strategies, and decision-making.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
• A background in security systems (Protection Systems) and/or control systems, as well as experience with industrial standards such as IEC 61850 and OPC-UA.
• Experience within the energy sector (DSO, TSO, manufacturer) or a comparable sector, such as oil & gas or chemicals.
• Managing complexity - You oversee complex and sometimes conflicting technical and organizational information regarding monitoring systems and IT/OT integration and translate this into workable asset standards, so that decision-making remains well-founded even with incomplete information.
• Quality of decisions - You make well-founded decisions during technical procurements, negotiations, and standardization issues, so that the quality and reliability of the asset portfolio are safeguarded.
• Interpersonal understanding - You build relationships in an open and accessible manner with colleagues, suppliers, and peers within national and international professional groups, so that knowledge and insights are widely shared.
• Situational adaptability - You flexibly adapt your approach to new technologies, pilot results, and changing needs within the OT environment, so that standards remain current and applicable.
• Effective communication - You communicate clearly about technical specifications and standards to diverse target groups, from engineers to suppliers, so that everyone follows the same direction.
• Delivering results - You persevere through complex technical and organizational issues regarding monitoring standards, so that pilot projects and implementations actually lead to usable standards.

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We therefore offer you with full-time employment:

• A contract with a trial period, based on 40 hours per week.
• A salary in scale 9: € 4,816 to € 9,472 per month with 8% holiday allowance and 6% end-of-year bonus.
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 leave days per year.

All mentioned employment conditions apply to full-time employment, unless stated otherwise.

We attach great value to a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:

• Hybrid working whenever possible, including a travel allowance, internet allowance, and a home office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a sports membership and health insurance, and our Always Energy program.
• Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy, so that you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

The energy transition requires smart, decisive professionals. Within Asset Standards - Automation, we work on the technical standards for Protection, Automation, Control, Security, Telecom, and Monitoring. In doing so, we lay the foundation for a reliable and future-proof Dutch high-voltage grid. Will you contribute to this as an Asset Specialist Monitoring? Your contribution to TenneT

How do you keep the Netherlands connected? As an Asset Specialist Monitoring, you are the key technical point of contact within TenneT for the standardization of monitoring systems. You connect innovation to standardization, bring stakeholders together, and ensure that proven solutions grow into the standards of tomorrow, so that the Netherlands can continue to rely on reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. You are part of the Asset Standards - Automation team, together with approximately 10 colleagues.

• You develop and evaluate technical specifications, guidelines, and decision notes for monitoring systems within the TenneT Onshore asset portfolio. You provide direction to asset standards for the development, realization, and maintenance of the high-voltage grid.
• You build and maintain asset standards that contribute to a predictable, scalable, and future-proof realization and maintenance of the TenneT Onshore grid, thereby ensuring that TenneT complies with relevant standards and best practices.
• You develop standards for data exchange, system architectures, and communication protocols within the OT environment and contribute to the integration of IT and OT landscapes, so that systems, tooling, and processes align across the organization.
• You work with monitoring systems such as Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), focused on a standardized and future-proof integration within TenneT.
• You draft technical procurement documents, evaluate tenders, and conduct technical negotiations, so that procurement and realization processes align with the established technical frameworks.
• You guide the implementation of new monitoring systems through pilot projects and validations, and translate results and lessons learned into standards and implementation plans, so that proven solutions become widely applicable.
• You represent TenneT as a technical expert within national and international expert groups and follow relevant market developments, so that new insights are translated into future-proof asset standards.
• You are the point of contact both within and outside the organization for technical questions regarding your field of expertise. In this role, you have a direct impact on how future technologies are applied within the Dutch high-voltage grid.

At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to an effective and future-proof project organization. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and our mission.