We are looking for an an enthusiastic and experienced Sub Project Lead (SPL) Technical Safety (safety engineer) in our Large Projects Offshore (LPO) department. For one of the project teams building several of these offshore 2GW substations under an EPCI contract, based in Arnhem.
Your contribution to TenneT
More offshore wind energy is needed to achieve the climate goal of a 55% reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030. In 2022, the Government raised the target for offshore wind capacity from 11 to 21 gigawatts (GW) by 2030/2031. Achieving this target means offshore wind farms will supply 16% of Dutch energy needs. It also equates to approximately 75% of our current electricity consumption.
Our electricity consumption is, however, expected to increase. Therefore, we will need even more offshore wind to be developed after 2030. Future scenarios for energy systems (supply and demand) and the North Sea Energy Outlook (Noordzee Energie Outlook) indicate we will need between 38 and 72 GW of cumulative offshore wind capacity by 2050.
TenneT has committed to a 2GW program to realize at least 14 2GW HVDC Grid Connection Systems that bring the power from the offshore wind farms in the North sea into the Dutch and German electricity grid in the period up to 2031. These Grid Connection Systems consist of an onshore substation and an offshore substation.
The scope includes evaluation of all safety related documentation delivered by the contractor (e.g. EERA, FERA, safety plans, escape routes, safety signs, hazardous areas, etc.), all safety related systems (e.g. Fire Fighting and Detection systems, life boats) and all the RAMS related processes and studies (e.g HAZIDs, HAZOPs, bow ties, FMECA’s).
You will actively stimulate both the contractor and our internal team to focus on Safety by and in Design and ensure these 2GW platforms will be built as safe as possible for the next 40 years of their operation.
The Sub Project Lead will support realisation of the goals of TenneT’s overarching 2 GW program and coordinate and cooperate closely with the overall project team and is responsible for the achievement of the goals for his scope (including SHE, time, quality and costs). As SPL Technical Safety you are reporting to the Project Lead Platform.
Our electricity consumption is, however, expected to increase. Therefore, we will need even more offshore wind to be developed after 2030. Future scenarios for energy systems (supply and demand) and the North Sea Energy Outlook (Noordzee Energie Outlook) indicate we will need between 38 and 72 GW of cumulative offshore wind capacity by 2050.
TenneT has committed to a 2GW program to realize at least 14 2GW HVDC Grid Connection Systems that bring the power from the offshore wind farms in the North sea into the Dutch and German electricity grid in the period up to 2031. These Grid Connection Systems consist of an onshore substation and an offshore substation.
Your contribution to TenneT
The SPL Technical Safety is in charge to supervise delivery by the Stations (HVDC) contractor of all offshore platform systems in the Safety Engineering discipline in accordance with all relevant TenneT requirements and contractual obligations. The SPL will do this together with a team of technical specialists and a site team throughout all phases of the project from the design phase up to the handover of the offshore substation to the operations department. The scope includes minimum six platforms constructed by the same EPCI contractor.The scope includes evaluation of all safety related documentation delivered by the contractor (e.g. EERA, FERA, safety plans, escape routes, safety signs, hazardous areas, etc.), all safety related systems (e.g. Fire Fighting and Detection systems, life boats) and all the RAMS related processes and studies (e.g HAZIDs, HAZOPs, bow ties, FMECA’s).
You will actively stimulate both the contractor and our internal team to focus on Safety by and in Design and ensure these 2GW platforms will be built as safe as possible for the next 40 years of their operation.
The Sub Project Lead will support realisation of the goals of TenneT’s overarching 2 GW program and coordinate and cooperate closely with the overall project team and is responsible for the achievement of the goals for his scope (including SHE, time, quality and costs). As SPL Technical Safety you are reporting to the Project Lead Platform.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- Manage the EPCI contractor towards a successful completion of the design and execution in terms of safety, compliance with the contract, schedule and quality for your scope;
- Manage the document review cycle for your discipline and review critical documents yourself;
- Follow up on the manufacturing and testing of your packages;
- Follow up on the site installation, mechanical completion and onshore/offshore (pre)commissioning activities for the packages in your scope together with the site team;
- Act as a central contact person for internal stakeholders (e.g. Asset Management, Grid Field Operations, HSE department) for your scope;
- Act upon changes, wishes, requests and discussions coming from internal and external stakeholders;
- Support a successful implementation of Safety by Design and systems engineering;
- Ensure the 2GW standard design is adhered to and implemented correctly;
- Align with experts and teams within Offshore NL/GER and various other departments within TenneT.
Jouw profiel en achtergrond
- Mechanical of Safety engineering background or equivalent (BSc. degree or higher);
- 5 years+ experience with design, installation, testing and commissioning of safety systems in an offshore environment;
- You have experience with offshore oil & gas or offshore wind platforms;
- You have both theoretical and practical safety knowledge and experience;
- You have knowledge of the relevant safety norms and standards;
- You have experience with RAMS processes and workshops;
- You have excellent communication, cooperation and influencing skills and are able to challenge and motivate both the contractor team as the internal team;
- You show initiative, you are persuasive, sensitive, aware of your stakeholders and capable of balanced judgment;
- You are willing to travel on regular basis abroad to the location of the designer in the United Emirates (Sharjah) and optionally later to the fabrication yard(s) located in South East Asia or elsewhere;
- You will work on Mondays and Tuesdays together with the rest of the team from the TenneT office in Arnhem and on the other days flexible from home or from the office;
- You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing;
- Speaking Dutch is an advantage, but not mandatory;
- Experience with or interest and learning ambitions in technical project management, contractor management and all related processes;
- You have strong problem solving skills.
Ons recruitment process
Our offer role
This will be our challenge
Large Projects Offshore is a key contributor to the energy transition. The Unit is responsible for the current and future development of the offshore grid as a whole and subsequently for the development and realization of the DC interconnectors and the Offshore Wind Farm grid connections in both the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea.
Persönliche Informationen
Job interviews for this position will be in English. Please send us your application document in English as well.
If you're ready to shape the future of energy with your technical expertise, join us in driving the energy transition at TenneT TSO. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic and impactful team.
- Salary for this position is in grade 9, between € 4.369,- and € 8.594,- gross based on a fulltime position
- The weekly working time is 40 hours
- Type of contract is indefinite
- 43 vacation days
- Additional benefits such as: health insurance, internet and sport compensation
- Work hybrid, we stimulate a healthy work-life balance
If you're ready to shape the future of energy with your technical expertise, join us in driving the energy transition at TenneT TSO. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic and impactful team.
Salary
4369 € - 8594 €
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TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.
Lighting the way ahead together
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TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.
Lighting the way ahead together
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