TenneT

·         At TenneT, we are looking for professionals who help shape the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and mission.

What do you bring?

• Safety awareness: Safety is a core mindset — you work in a secure, structured, and proactive way.

• Technical expertise: You combine operational maritime experience with digital and analytical skills.

• Team collaboration: You communicate effectively and work well with colleagues and partners in a complex offshore environment.

You also bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Nautical Sciences or a comparable qualification.

• Several years of onboard experience as a nautical officer (minimum level: 2nd mate / MAROF or equivalent).

• Professional experience with vessel monitoring systems (VHF, AIS, CCTV) and/or vessel activity coordination, preferably in the offshore wind sector.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and MS Teams.

• Ability and willingness to obtain a valid offshore fitness certificate.

• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written.

• A valid Class B driving licence and willingness to travel when needed.

How will you help power the Netherlands?
As a Marine Operations Specialist, you are responsible for the safe operation of vessels around TenneT’s offshore assets — from the early development phase through to operations and maintenance. You provide vital maritime expertise that enables safe, compliant, and efficient offshore activities.

In addition, you are responsible for:

• Maritime expertise and safety – Provide professional guidance on all marine operations, ensuring compliance with maritime rules, standards, and regulations.

• Digitalisation of marine workflows – Develop and maintain digital tools and processes for vessel assurance, registration, and coordination, using applications such as SharePoint, MS Teams, and vessel traffic systems.

• Technical coordination and support – Act as the key contact for technical systems including VHF, AIS, CCTV, and radar within the Marine Operations Center.

• Documentation and process improvement – Define, implement, and continuously improve procedures and documentation related to marine operations and safety standards.

• Stakeholder interface – Serve as a liaison between the Marine Operations Center, authorities, service providers, wind farm operators, and internal stakeholders.

• Tender and contract support – Contribute maritime input to tenders, contracts, and strategy development.

• ·         Together with the team you are responsible for contributing to tendering procedures, contracts and strategies from a maritime perspective.
• ·         You will work during office hours, either from home or at location. When needed and on mutual agreements with the team, you are able to work scheduled in weekends and on call duty and are willing to travel.

You will join the Marine Operations team within Grid Field Operations Netherlands, led by Alexander Sanders van Well. Together, you ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable offshore operations that contribute directly to the success of the Dutch offshore grid. Within our team, collaboration, structure, and innovation are key.