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The Operating Engineer enables the operation of the new 700MW offshore converter stations, through management of all preventive & corrective maintenance measures, resolution of operational issues and execution of assigned improvement projects for mechanical rotating and associated systems. As Operating Engineer, you are also deeply involved in operational and organisational readiness to take-over new project assets, ensuring that operational requirements are met. You can work independently and tackle issues on a systemic as well as an incidental basis. You are able to operate as a project lead on small projects. On larger projects you can act as Senior User within the executive, ensuring the project delivers the intended benefits.

Tasks and responsibilities of the Operating Engineer include:

• You set the technical direction for operations and maintenance;
• By appointment: member of the grid connection system (GCS) management steering team; working together in shared responsibility for the custodianship of the GCS for availability, budget, risk & quality;
• Manage a portfolio of small projects, prioritizing work according to risk and financial considerations;
• Identify defects and non-compliances from project design and manage these under a warranty process with key vendors;
• Leading design efforts and managing project execution, and managing project execution;
• Routine monitoring and fault management resolution by coordination of required activities and organising or providing technical support;
• Managing the timely preparation, execution and administrative completion of maintenance activities and prioritization of these activities on platform and cable systems;
• Ensure business requirements are met on larger projects;
• Provide technical input and Lessons Learned to enable future safe and efficient; operations and maintenance of existing and new assets;
• projects and Operations Readiness Teams in specification of user requirements for new assets;
• Ensure operational requirements are incorporated in maintenance engineering asset and organisational planning;
• Ensuring efficient and effective Maintenance Plans including Job Cards and Work Orders.
• Budget accountability on cyclic maintenance, repair replacement and investment measures;
• Manage and evaluate service contracts with key vendors, including tender documents, evaluation of bids, negotiations and ensuring effective contract delivery.

• Engineering degree on BSc or MSc level with at least 5+ years of relevant work experience in offshore platforms or related field;
• Relevant knowledge and experience working offshore and working on maintenance projects and understands the dynamics between the different systems;
• Established and accepted technical leader, able to effectively work in multi-cultural (subcontractor) teams in both the on shore and off shore domain;
• Experience in various mechanical and process systems (for example Cranes, Hydraulic systems, HVA/C, Foam and Gas Fire Fighting, Oil/Water Separation), and knowledge of the control interfaces for these;
•  Knowledge of offshore regulatory conditions and legislation (for example DNV, PED);
• Working experience with SAP Maintenance Management system is highly desired;
• Natural ability to share knowledge and experience to improve processes and assets;
•  Being a team player, supporting the Grid Connection Manager with Scope of work, Quality Assurance, Risks assessments and needed interfacing on all levels and departments;
•  Experienced in working in project and operational organization, experience of execution readiness programs;
•  Experience of operational readiness programs for new assets;
•  Experience and solution driven in unexpected fault management situations to get the asset components back up and running;
•  You understand the value of asset data and documentation to operations, so you ensure that maintenance information is recorded correctly to enable safe and efficient operation;
•  Calm and collected, good interpersonal communication skills, self starter, motivated, highly disciplined, very strong team player, constructive and solution orientated;
• Proficient in planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling and reporting of maintenance and repair work across a range of disciplines;
•  Language skills in Dutch, verbal and in writing at Level B2 (confident) or higher. Excellent written and spoken English;
•  Relevant knowledge and experience in occupational safety and environmental protection;
• We invite all interested persons to apply as we are growing organization for the coming years;
• Proven cooperation and communications skills are essential. An offshore medical examination and a number of required trainings (GWO, etc.) must be performed with a positive outcome on a regular basis.