Technical Expert OIV Gas

You are responsible for a safe and future-proof gas network, take the lead during outages, and advise on maintenance and replacement choices. The role requires independence, flexibility, and a high level of responsibility, and combines technical tasks with an advisory and coaching role towards various levels within the organisation.

• Technical higher professional education (for example, mechanical engineering).
• Willingness to pursue a post-graduate course in Energy Transition and Sustainable Energy.
• Knowledge of grid configurations and grid installations/components.
• Knowledge and/or experience with process and project management.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and applicable guidelines, procedures, and regulations in the energy sector is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in gas distribution technology and in independently solving technically complex problems in energy networks and installations.
• Strong skills in problem analysis and quality-oriented work.
• Ability to make decisive decisions and persuasiveness when giving advice and presentations.

• Ensuring the safe operation of the gas networks in your area.
• Act as Operational Installation Manager and on-site technical fault manager during major breakdowns.
• Advising Asset Management on maintenance and replacement guidelines.
• Act as a point of contact for key stakeholders, such as Gasunie, government authorities, and customers.
• Testing new or modified network configurations and installations during both the design phase and upon commissioning.
• Providing technical input on the tendering, selection, and implementation of new or modified business assets.
• Drafting technical instructions and ensuring that they are communicated and understood by the organisation.
• Collaborate with colleagues from Engineering and Realization and act as a technical advisor.
• Remaining calm during malfunctions and complex technical issues, and taking responsibility for the availability and proper functioning of company assets.

• Extensive welcome package and onboarding program.
• Contribution of 70% to the ABP Choice Pension.
• Possibility of an organisation car.
• Personal budget of 10% and a 13th month of 10,7% of the gross annual salary, flexible in use.
• 24,5 vacation days for full-time employment; with a personal budget and 13th month bonus, additional leave days can be purchased up to a maximum of approximately 35,5 days.
• Opportunity to work from home with a home workspace set up by the organisation and an allowance of €2,45 ​​per home working day.
• Laptop or tablet and telephone for business and private use.
• Travel allowance and a first-class public transport pass for business use; bicycle scheme available.
• Vitality budget of €700 for a gym membership, for example.
• Opportunities for professional development through internal and external education and training.
• During the first year of your child's life, there is an arrangement for 9 weeks at 70% of the daily wage.

You will join a technically specialized team of approximately 30 colleagues with a high degree of specialization and a structured, committed work atmosphere. The team culture is characterized by craftsmanship, togetherness, a sense of responsibility, collegiality, openness, social safety, and mutual respect. Diversity and inclusion are considered important, and perspectives from different backgrounds are valued.