Marine Coordinator

Do you have several years of experience as a mate or Maritime Officer and are you ready for a challenging position on shore? Or do you currently work as a VTS operator or Marine Operations Coordinator and want to further develop your maritime knowledge within the offshore domain? We are looking for candidates with at least MBO-4 working and thinking level and a relevant maritime background, for example as a mate, Maritime Officer, VTS operator, Marine Coordinator, or from a similar maritime-operational role.

• Experience in the maritime sector and preferably as a 1st or 2nd mate or as a (nautical) traffic controller in a similar field of work.
• In possession of a Marcom certificate (B or higher) or Short Range Certificate, or willing to obtain these.
• Knowledge of maritime laws and regulations and operational standards (e.g., ISM, offshore, and territorial waters).
• Experience with interpreting weather forecasts and weather charts.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and professionally in English, both orally and in writing. In doing so, you know how to convey information clearly and carefully in meetings, reports, and operational coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift service, including day, night, and weekend shifts. This means that irregularity and on-call allowances are granted on top of the basic salary.
• An AIVD screening with a positive result is required for appointment to this position.

You work on the energy system of the future by keeping it safe, reliable, and affordable. That comes with an attractive package:

• A salary in scale 7: €4,211 to €6,575 per month (based on 40 hours), excluding 8% holiday allowance, 6% end-of-year bonus, and approximately 20% shift allowance.
• For the salary range, we look at the remuneration of employees in comparable positions within TenneT.
• Average working week of 33.6 hours
• Annual contract and, upon good performance, for an indefinite period thereafter according to TenneT policy.
• A solid pension via ABP, where we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• Support for your vitality, for example via contributions for a sports subscription and health insurance.
• Plenty of development opportunities via the TenneT Academy.

The energy transition requires smart, decisive professionals. In the Marine Helicopter Coordination Centre (MHCC), we work daily to ensure safe and well-coordinated offshore operations around the TenneT offshore platforms, so that the Netherlands can also rely on a reliable electricity grid tomorrow. Due to the transition of MHCC tasks and responsibilities from the Germany team to the Netherlands, we are expanding our team.

As a Marine Coordinator, you will work within the Marine Helicopter Coordination Centre (MHCC) as part of the 24/7 Operations Control Centre in Arnhem at our head office. Together with a driven, eager-to-learn, humorous, and professional team of Marine Operations Coordinators, a manager, and the team of specialists from the maritime knowledge desk. You are responsible for the safe execution of maritime activities around offshore HV-substations and associated cable systems in various life stages, with growth towards the 2GW Program. You work closely with various teams in the Netherlands and with the existing Marine Operations Center in Lehrte (Germany). During the onboarding period, you will be guided by experienced colleagues and will get to know systems, procedures, and working methods. You work in a self-managing team where collaboration and solution-oriented action are central.

How do you keep the Netherlands running? As a Marine Coordinator, you are responsible for monitoring and ensuring maritime and offshore activities within a 24/7 environment, in both the field of safety and security, so that the Netherlands can continue to rely on reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.

• You monitor the situational awareness around TenneT's offshore assets, which include existing HV-substations and subsea cables, and analyze operational and maritime information so that risks are identified in a timely manner, safe operations are ensured, and maintenance programs can be executed and improved.
• You coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, wind farms, grid operators, and (sub)contractors, so that maritime activities and the deployment of vessels are carried out safely and effectively.
• You initiate emergency procedures, maintain close coordination with HSE and relevant stakeholders including the Coast Guard, so that incidents are followed up according to procedures and safety frameworks.
• You monitor offshore activities and support maritime operations, including vessel activities during installation and maintenance campaigns, so that execution takes place according to planning and safety standards.
• You ensure that during the execution of maritime activities, the continuity of the planning is maintained, as well as the follow-up of audit reports, method statements, and contractual requirements. You also monitor compliance with TenneT requirements and relevant laws and regulations for safe and qualitatively acceptable execution.
• You develop, manage, and update procedures, offshore management systems, and operational information such as transfer plans and manifests, so that activities proceed in a structured manner and according to standards.

• Managing complexity - you simultaneously analyze multiple information flows and operational situations, so that you make well-considered choices under pressure.
• Quality of decisions - you make timely and substantiated decisions during incidents and daily operations, so that safety and continuity remain ensured.
• Promoting innovation - you identify improvements in processes and systems and contribute to more efficient and effective maritime coordination.
• Optimizing work processes - you ensure and improve procedures and workflows, so that activities are carried out consistently and according to standards.
• Organizational awareness - you move effectively in a complex stakeholder environment and involve the right parties to achieve results.
• Persuading - you communicate clearly and coordinate with various stakeholders, so that support is created for the safe and efficient execution of activities.

Team
You will join a new and multidisciplinary Marine Operations Team that currently consists of 7 Marine Coordinators (24/7), employees from the marine desk, and our manager of the MHCC. Together, we ensure a safe and efficient execution of coordination around TenneT's offshore assets. Within the team, ownership, collaboration, courage, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are central, with everyone contributing to the success of TenneT's offshore projects and the energy transition.

Do you have questions about the position? Please contact recruiter Harold Post via harold.post@tennet.eu or +31 6 34 92 88 83

The selection procedure consists of 2 interviews. Via our application form, you can respond within seconds. As soon as we receive your application, we will screen it, and if it appears suitable, we will contact you.

The closing date for this vacancy is at the latest 18 October next, and there is also the possibility that the vacancy will close earlier.