Real-time Grid Model Manager

Elia Group; Gembloers; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Top employer recognition

Professional training and coaching

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Résumé du poste

Elia Group Belgium is seeking a Master Data Manager – Real-Time Grid Supervision & Control to join the Data Operations team. You will ensure high-quality real-time data for the Belgian transmission grid and maintain operational models and interfaces used by control centers.

You will collaborate with field teams and system specialists to guarantee reliable grid operations, data integrity and continuous improvement of data management processes. Fluency in French and Dutch awareness are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering field or IT-related discipline.
• Interest in power systems, operational technologies and data management.
• Ability to work autonomously and pursue solutions proactively.
• Rigorous, quality-focused with strong standards adherence.

Responsabilités

• Monitor project planning and coordinate with stakeholders to update the operational data environment.
• Maintain and update the operational network model and data based on engineering standards.
• Configure, modify and validate telemetry and status signals within SCADA/EMS.
• Verify electrical characteristics of new assets and components.
• Create and maintain graphical interfaces for control room operators.
• Ensure data, graphics and object parameters are complete and consistent.
• Validate modifications before deployment with field teams and stakeholders.
• Support commissioning and verify asset integration into the operational environment.
• Act as first point of contact for SCADA/EMS issues and assist in incident resolution.
• Collaborate with experts to ensure service continuity and resolve complex issues.
• Contribute to process improvement and data quality controls.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation on operational data and models.
• Ensure compliance with standards, quality requirements and security policies.

Connaissances

SCADA/EMS experience

Power systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Formation

Bachelor's degree in technical/ electrical/ automation/ industrial engineering or IT-related field

Outils

PowerFactory

SCADA

EMS

Description du poste

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.

Function

Contribute to the Reliability of Elia’s Real-Time Grid Operations

As a Master Data Manager – Real-Time Grid Supervision & Control, you are an active member of the Real-Time Grid Supervision & Control Data Operations team within the Operated System Model Product Line.

This team delivers and maintains the operational models and real-time data that enable Elia’s control centres to safely supervise and operate the Belgian high-voltage grid. By ensuring the quality and consistency of operational data, the team contributes directly to the reliability of Elia’s digital representation of the transmission network and its real-time operational systems.

You play a key role in ensuring that operational users can rely on accurate, complete and up-to-date information within Elia’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)/EMS (Energy Management System).

Ensure High-Quality Operational Data

Within your area of responsibility, you contribute to the daily management and evolution of the operational data environment, network model and graphical interfaces supporting real-time grid supervision and control.

Through your work, you ensure that operators, operational applications and power system calculations can rely on a consistent and accurate representation of the Belgian transmission grid.

Your Mission

Your mission is to ensure the availability, quality and consistency of the operational data supporting Elia’s real-time grid supervision and control activities.

You maintain and continuously improve the operational network model, telemetry configuration and graphical interfaces, while ensuring that all modifications are properly validated and aligned with operational requirements.

You act as a key interface between operational teams, field teams and system specialists to support safe and reliable grid operations.

nd close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders in a highly specialized environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Monitor project planning and coordinate with operational stakeholders, including Network Operations and the National Control Center, to identify and implement the required updates to the operational data environment.
• Maintain and update the operational network model and associated data based on technical documentation, engineering standards and operational requirements.
• Configure, modify and validate telemetry and status signals, ensuring correct parameterization and integration within the SCADA/EMS environment.
• Verify and encode the electrical characteristics of new assets and network components.
• Create and maintain graphical interfaces used by control room operators to monitor and operate the Belgian transmission grid.
• Ensure the quality, consistency and completeness of data, graphical representations and object parameters within your area of responsibility.
• Perform comprehensive validation and testing of all modifications before deployment, in collaboration with field teams and operational stakeholders.
• Support commissioning activities and verify the correct integration of new assets into the operational environment.
• Act as a first point of contact for operational users experiencing issues related to the SCADA/EMS environment and contribute to incident investigation and resolution.
• Collaborate with operational experts and system specialists to ensure service continuity and the effective resolution of complex issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, data quality controls and working methods.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation related to operational data, network modelling and graphical interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, quality requirements and applicable security policies.

A Role with Direct Operational Impact

This position offers the opportunity to work at the heart of one of Elia’s most critical operational environments.

Every modification you implement contributes directly to the safe and reliable operation of the Belgian transmission grid. Your work ensures that control room operators and operational applications have access to a trustworthy and up-to-date representation of the network at all times.

You will combine technical expertise, operational rigor a

Your Profile

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical, electrical, automation, industrial engineering or IT-related field.
• A strong interest in power systems, operational technologies and data management.
• The ability to work autonomously, conduct investigations independently and proactively seek solutions.
• A rigorous approach to work and a strong commitment to quality and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to work in an operational environment supporting critical infrastructure.
• Experience with electrical single-line diagrams or similar environments is considered an asset.
• Experience with SCADA, EMS, PowerFactory or other power system applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of power system modelling and transmission grid operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of Elia and its operational processes is a plus.
• Fluent in French with the ability to follow conversations in Dutch. Knowledge of English is considered an asset.

Why Join This Team?

• Contribute directly to the real-time operation of the Belgian transmission grid.
• Work with advanced SCADA and EMS technologies at the core of Elia’s operational landscape.
• Play a key role in maintaining the operational data and network models that support control centre activities.
• Collaborate closely with control centres, field teams and technical experts.
• Develop highly specialized expertise in real-time grid supervision and operational data management.
• Be part of a technically challenging and highly collaborative environment with a direct impact on operational reliability and service continuity.

Location

Rue Phocas Lejeune 23 – 5032 Gembloux
(Occasional travel to Schaerbeek is required)

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!