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Asset Specialist Offshore Cables HVDC [EU residence in The Netherlands]

Hybrid in Arnhem Rijnpoort·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

TenneT

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Arnhem Rijnpoort
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 6+ years

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

This position requires a pragmatic working and thinking manner and a relevant university degree (Master/Bachelor) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems and Control or HV Distribution.
You have extensive experience with high-voltage cable systems. preferably HVDC subsea and/or land cable projects.
Strong understanding or proven work experience (6+ years) in the discipline of power cables. Areas related to electrical and mechanical design, ampacity calculations, manufacturing, testing and commissioning are of relevance for our team.
You show independence, initiative, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. This is for you just as natural as strong communication skills
Experience working with TSO's, utilities, EPC contractors or cable manufacturers or with off/onshore energy infrastructure projects.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinairy and (inter) national teams.
You are willing to travel internationally and have a valid driver's license.
You are expected to work at the Arnhem office when needed and as a minimum 2 days a week.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. With us, you will have the space to develop your talents and work in an environment where your growth is central. We encourage initiative and give you the freedom to come up with new ideas. We offer you:

A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 40 hours per week, or a one-year contract with the intention of becoming permanent.
A salary in scale 9, excluding 8% holiday allowance and a 6% year-end bonus.
A peer comparison of colleagues who enter TenneT.
A solid pension plan through ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
43 days of leave per year.
All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time position, unless stated otherwise.

Visa & relocation

To be considered for this position, applicants must be currently living in The Netherlands and have a residence working permit.

The role

Keeping the Netherlands powered-that is our mission. As an Asset Specialist Offshore Cable High Voltage Direct Current, you ensure that the electricity grid remains future‑proof. Together with your team, you work on our new offshore cables for our new built platforms and landstations. (2GW Program). As an experienced Asset specialist HVDC cables you will have the focus on electrical, thermal and mechanical features of our HVDC power cables.

As an experienced Asset Specialist HVDC cables, you contribute directly to all the functional aspects of the cables and accessories within the groundbreaking DC transmission system.

Working within our offshore project delivery unit, you are the technical specialist for HVDC cable systems. You support project teams throughout all phases of the project. Starting from cable route investigation, the preliminary design and prototyping of the cable, up to manufacturing and installation of the complete cable system - all the steps will require your input and attention. In particular:

What you'll do

•Technical support regarding electrical, thermal and mechanical aspects the HVDC cables - Provide specialist expertise during initiation, tendering, production and installation of the cable system.

•Industry knowledge & innovation - Stay up to date with HVDC technology and industry developments.

•Building strong networks - Maintain internal and external professional networks to stimulate collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing.

•Review technical queries, variations, non-conformities raised by contractors and advise project teams on technical risks and acceptance criteria.

•Lessons learned & continuous improvement - Actively gather insights from past projects to improve standards and processes across the HVDC projects.

•Standards & requirements -Update, and maintain HVDC cable specification and requirements together with specialists across the organisation.

Hiring process

Do you have questions about the position? Please contact the recruiter for questions about the process.

Unsolicited recruitment in response to this vacancy is not appreciated and will not be considered. Please do not send CVs by email; these will be deleted immediately and not taken into consideration.