Control Room Operator High Voltage

Elia Group; Belgique; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with year-end bonus

Group insurance and hospitalisation

13 vacation days + 20 vacation days

Social fund vouchers and glasses/meds"

Work device: iPhone, laptop, phone for

30% discount on gas/electricity

Public transport season ticket or comm

Employee share purchase plan

Job summary

Elia Group is seeking a Control Room Operator High Voltage Network to join the regional dispatching center. The role involves preparing switching operations, commissioning/decommissioning installations, and maintaining essential operational documents while ensuring grid reliability and safety.

You will follow an intensive training program to develop the necessary qualifications to operate high-voltage switching independently, with potential for transition to full shift work over time.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant technical field (electricity, electromechanics, etc.)
• Experience with switching-authorized networks is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of electrical grids, protections and alarms
• Knowledge of HV/MV installations
• Good communication skills and stress resistance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to learn and develop yourself

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate switching operations per the planned switching schedule.
• Prepare and coordinate commissioning and decommissioning of installations.
• Contribute to keeping operational documents up to date.
• Support or substitute for a colleague in the full shift and monitor the grid.
• Ensure voltage quality of the grid and manage alarms and anomalies.
• Perform necessary control calculations and communicate incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress resistance

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma in a relevant technical field

Job description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side‑by‑side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Control Room Operator High Voltage

Function

This vacancy concerns a position as dispatcher (Control Room Operator) working day shifts (morning and afternoon shifts) at the regional dispatching center.

In this role, you will mainly carry out the following tasks:

• You will prepare and coordinate switching operations as outlined in the planned switching schedule to ensure the operation is handled safely and the installation is delivered in the state requested by either Elia maintenance personnel or the grid user.
• You will prepare and coordinate the commissioning and decommissioning of installations.
• You will contribute to keeping the necessary operational documents (basic switching notes, operating notes, etc.) up to date.
• You will also participate in improving the operational processes of the dispatching department. If necessary, you will support or substitute for a colleague in the full shift and monitor the grid. In this context, you will have the following responsibilities:
  • Ensuring that the voltage quality of the grid expected by our customers is continuously maintained.
  • Managing alarms and anomalies on the grid and in the systems.Performing the necessary control calculations.
  • Handling incidents and communicating about these incidents.

To achieve these goals, you will follow an intensive training program over several months, allowing you to gradually acquire the necessary competencies to take on the various tasks.

Initially, you will prepare the planned switching operations and submit them for validation to all relevant parties. You will also actively contribute to keeping operational documents up to date, which are necessary for the efficient operation of the Regional Control Center (RCC).

At the same time, you will participate in training to eventually lead switching operations independently.In addition, a training program within dispatching will be provided and tailored to your experience, so that you can obtain the necessary qualifications to ensure the operation of the high-voltage (HV) grid.

Once you have obtained the required certifications, knowledge, and competencies, you can strengthen the team for day shifts. Over time, a transition to full shift work is possible.

Your Profile

Your profile as Control Room Operator High Voltage Network:

• A diploma in a relevant technical field (electricity, electromechanics, etc.) or equivalent through experience.
• Experience with switching-authorized networks is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Basic knowledge of electrical grids, protections, and alarms.
• Knowledge of electrical installations (high voltage, medium voltage, etc.).
• Good communication skills and stress resistance.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to further develop yourself.

Offer

As Control Room Operator High Voltage Network you will receive the following perks:

• Salary: a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day) and a bonus based on group results.
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family.
• Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 13 additional vacation days.
• Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or other medical needs.
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop.
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Mobility: you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work as concessionary travel (66% of the cost of a second-class monthly train season ticket).
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.
  

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration.Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Focus on personal growth and well‑being at work:Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost. At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well‑being is central.
• Development opportunities for a challenging career:At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
• A diverse team of passionate colleagues:Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!