Deputy Commissioning Manager - South-West Region

Elia Group; Gembloers; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Mobility budget

Shares discount

Meal vouchers

Insurance package

Vacation days

Phone and laptop

Résumé du poste

Elia Group in Belgium is seeking a Deputy Commissioning Manager for the South‑West region to oversee commissioning activities on the high‑voltage grid. You will manage field interventions, coordinate teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards while reporting to the South‑West region Commissioning Manager.

The role requires a civil or industrial engineering background with several years in a similar role, strong organisational and analytical skills, and bilingual French‑Dutch with good

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
• Several years of experience in a similar role on high‑voltage grids.
• Excellent organisational and analytical abilities.
• Bilingual in French and Dutch with good English proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Support the Commissioning Manager in organising, monitoring and optimising field interventions to ensure service continuity.
• Assist in managing the team of field employees and contribute to their development.
• Help harmonise and implement processes and working methods in consultation with the Commissioning Manager.
• Validate commissioning of new infrastructure equipment within projects and safety requirements.
• Implement new safety rules and ensure observed practices in the field.
• Act as technical point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Advise on optimising department structure and processes.
• Lead or participate in cross‑functional projects and working groups.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual French-Dutch

English proficiency

Formation

Civil or industrial engineering degree

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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.

Deputy Commissioning Manager - South-West Region Requisition ID: 11451 Posting Start Date: 18/09/2026

Your mission

All the energy consumed in Belgium flows through the Elia grid, whether it comes from wind turbines in the North Sea, power plants in Belgium or abroad. To meet changing needs and guarantee a reliable supply 24 hours a day, Elia designs, develops, reinforces and maintains its technical infrastructure with the utmost care.

As part of our field teams, you will contribute directly to this essential mission and to the reliability of one of Europe’s best-performing electricity grids.

As Deputy Commissioning Manager for the South-West region, you will contribute to managing technical interventions on the Belgian high-voltage grid. These cover both the management of projects in the field and the performance of tests before equipment is commissioned. You will report to the Commissioning Manager for the South-West region, who retains final responsibility.

Your responsibilities

• You will support the Commissioning Manager in organising, monitoring and optimising field interventions to ensure service continuity.
• You will assist the Commissioning Manager in managing the team of field employees and contribute to their development within the organisation.
• In consultation with the Commissioning Manager, you will help harmonise and implement processes and working methods.
• You will validate the commissioning of new infrastructure equipment, including the construction process, within the framework of projects and in compliance with operational safety requirements.
• You will implement new safety rules and actively ensure in the field that existing safety measures and working methods are observed.
• You will act as the technical point of contact for internal and external customers.
• You will advise the Commissioning Manager on optimising the department’s structure and processes.
• You will lead or participate in various cross-functional projects and working groups.

What do you already bring to the role?

• You hold a degree in civil or industrial engineering, or have equivalent experience.
• You have several years of experience in a similar role and a sound knowledge of how a high-voltage grid operates, particularly the tests that must be carried out before equipment is commissioned.
• You have excellent organisational skills.
• You have excellent analytical skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
• You are bilingual in French and Dutch and have a good command of English.

Our offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
• Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
• Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Work Location

Rue Phocas Lejeune 23 – 5032 Les Isnes

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!