Technical Specialist Auxiliary Automation

The energy transition requires smart and decisive professionals. Within our Offshore Delivery team, we work every day on realizing reliable and future-proof offshore grid connections, ensuring that renewable energy generated at sea can be safely integrated into the Dutch electricity network. Are you ready to contribute as an Technical Specialist Auxiliary Automation?

What do you bring?

At TenneT, we are looking for professionals who contribute to a successful and future-proof energy system. We expect you to bring the right combination of technical expertise, collaboration skills, and a proactive mindset.

This role falls within the Technical Specialist function profile, providing clarity regarding responsibilities, development opportunities, and professional growth.

How do you help keep the Netherlands powered?

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute directly to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition.

As a Technical Specialist Auxiliary Automation, you are responsible for ensuring that auxiliary automation systems are designed, delivered, tested, and commissioned in accordance with TenneT's technical requirements. By safeguarding quality throughout the project lifecycle, you contribute directly to the reliability, safety, and availability of critical offshore transmission infrastructure.

You will be part of the Offshore division, working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, suppliers, and engineering specialists across Europe.

In addition, your responsibilities include:

• Reviewing technical designs and documentation to ensure automation and auxiliary systems comply with TenneT standards, project specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Supporting suppliers and contractors during engineering and execution phases, providing technical guidance and ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinating and witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), ensuring systems perform according to specifications before handover.
• Managing technical interfaces between automation systems and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration across offshore platforms and onshore assets.
• Identifying, assessing, and resolving technical issues and risks, contributing to successful project delivery within agreed quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Contributing specialist knowledge throughout the entire project lifecycle, from engineering and procurement to testing, commissioning, and handover.

• A permanent contract with a two-month probation period based on 40 hours per week.
• A salary in Scale 8, ranging from €4,276 to €8,443 gross per month, supplemented by 8% holiday allowance, 6% year-end payment, and a 70% employer pension contribution.
• A solid pension scheme through ABP.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• All employment conditions apply to a full-time position unless stated otherwise.

We highly value a healthy work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements, including commuting, internet, and home-office allowances.
• Support for your wellbeing through contributions towards sports memberships and health insurance.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through the TenneT Academy.
• A collaborative and international working environment where initiative, ownership, and innovation are encouraged.

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