Technical Expert
Technical Expert OIV-Distribution responsible for the safe operation of electricity supply in the Northern Netherlands.
Leads maintenance and fault handling, advises Asset Management, and acts as technical fault manager.
Requires a technical higher professional education (HBO) or equivalent Associate Degree (AD) and extensive experience in electrical engineering.
Description
You are the link between policymakers and implementation, and contribute to finding and implementing technical solutions for the changing energy market.
Job requirements
- Technical higher professional education, preferably Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology; a technical Associate Degree may also suffice.
- Knowledge of grid configurations and grid installations/components.
- Experience with process and project management and knowledge of HSE legislation, guidelines, procedures, and regulations in the energy sector is an advantage.
- Extensive practical experience in electrical engineering and independently solving technically complex problems in energy grids and installations.
- Strong skills in problem analysis and quality-oriented work.
- Ability to make decisions under time pressure, take responsibility in disruption situations, and persuade others with advice and presentations.
- Good communication skills and the ability to switch smoothly between the shop floor and management, always with an eye for safety and quality.
Tasks
- Jointly responsible for the safe operation of electricity supply systems in the Northern Netherlands.
- Collaborating with fellow OIVs and IVs to ensure maintenance and fault handling proceed efficiently and safely.
- Advising Asset Management on maintenance and replacement guidelines.
- Contributing substantive expertise to the procurement and implementation of business and network components.
- Drafting and disseminating technical instructions and thereby ensuring safe and uniform working practices.
- Involvement in the commissioning and management of networks within projects.
- Acting as a technical fault manager in the event of emergencies and maintaining contact with external partners such as the fire brigade and municipalities.
- Coordination regarding the allocation of HS/MS stations in consultation with fellow Transport Officers, taking place of residence into account as much as possible.
Working conditions
- Personal budget of 10% that can be used flexibly or paid out monthly/annually.
- 13th month of 10,7% of the gross annual salary.
- 24,5 vacation days for full-time employment, with the possibility to obtain up to approximately 35,5 additional leave days through the use of a personal budget and a 13th-month bonus.
- Option to work from home, including a home workstation set up by the employer and an allowance of €2,45 per day of working from home.
- Employer contributes 70% to the ABP Choice Pension.
- Company car plus and options for a smartphone and laptop or tablet, which may also be used privately subject to conditions.
- Travel allowance and a first-class public transport pass for business use, plus a bicycle plan.
- Vitality budget of 700 for vitality.
- Room to grow through an internal development platform and external education and training.
- Extensive welcome package and program upon joining.
Description of the organization
The Technical Expertise North Electrical Department consists of approximately 26 technically oriented colleagues. The working atmosphere is open and socially safe, with ample room for personal initiative, knowledge sharing, craftsmanship, collegiality, and personal development. Different perspectives and opinions are valued as an important contribution to the energy transition; there is a policy aimed at diversity and inclusion.