Secondary Systems Asset Manager - focus local Control and Telecommunication,

Elia Group; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Group insurance

Private health insurance

Meal vouchers

Company car or mobility budget

Professional development opportunities

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Résumé du poste

Elia Belgium is seeking a Secondary Systems Asset Manager to shape the future strategy for the company’s secondary systems within the Belgian transmission network. You will drive asset health, maintenance policies, and performance improvements across RTU/DCS and telecom components.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to define long-term asset strategies, support procurement projects, and ensure optimal technical and economic performance.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of control systems (RTU/DCS), telecommunications or secondary systems.
• Fluent in Dutch or French and English, both oral and written.
• Combine technical expertise with a system-level vision and commercial awareness.

Responsabilités

• Define long-term asset strategies and maintenance policies for secondary systems.
• Manage asset fleets lifecycle from data collection to performance analysis.
• Develop and implement asset health indicators and risk mitigation plans.
• Translate operational needs into technical specifications for procurement.
• Prepare annual maintenance plans with input from operations.

Connaissances

Dutch or French and English

MS Office

Formation

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

RTU/DCS knowledge

Telecommunications systems

Description du poste

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape? Elia Belgium plays a crucial role as part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, ensuring the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in Belgium.

Secondary Systems Asset Manager – focus local Control and Telecommunication

As a Secondary Systems Asset Manager, you will play a key role in defining the future strategy of our secondary systems. Your work will directly contribute to the performance, reliability, sustainability and digitalisation of the assets that support the operation of Belgium’s electricity transmission network.

Responsibilities

• Manage asset fleets throughout their entire life cycle by collecting and analysing technical information, identifying anomalies and developing the expertise required to ensure their long-term performance.
• Define the long-term vision for the evolution of the different asset fleets and translate it into concrete asset management strategies.
• Develop and continuously improve maintenance and replacement policies based on operational feedback.
• Manage the budgets and resources allocated to the different asset fleets, from forecasting to monitoring.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and spare‑parts strategies to minimise equipment obsolescence risks.
• Define and implement asset health indicators to assess the condition and performance of the asset fleets.
• Translate operational needs into technical specifications as part of multidisciplinary procurement projects and framework agreements.
• Contribute to infrastructure projects by ensuring that the needs of the secondary systems are integrated while optimising both technical and economic performance.
• Perform site visits to assess the implementation of technical concepts and policies, formulate recommendations and propose improvement actions.
• Represent Elia as a technical expert in internal, national and international working groups.
• Prepare the annual maintenance plan together with operational teams, balancing priorities, risks and available resources.
• Share your expertise by developing and delivering technical training courses.
• Continuously strengthen your technical expertise to support the evolution of our secondary systems.

Area of Expertise

• Managing the control and monitoring systems installed in Elia substations, including Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Digital Control Systems (DCS) and the equipment used to exchange control and alarm signals with external parties.
• Managing the telecommunication systems installed in Elia substations, including LAN networks, cabling, telecommunication converters and interfacing solutions required to connect our secondary systems to the telecommunication infrastructure.
• Contribute to the integration of emerging technologies such as digital substations, Process Bus architectures, PTP synchronisation networks and Artificial Intelligence into Elia’s future asset strategy.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Have knowledge of control systems (RTU/DCS), telecommunications or secondary systems, or be eager to further develop expertise in these domains.
• Be interested in both the technical and economic aspects of asset management and be motivated to deepen knowledge of risk management.
• Combine in‑depth technical expertise with a system‑level vision and understand the broader technical and financial context of asset management.
• Be pragmatic, results‑oriented, and able to combine operational thinking with a long‑term strategic vision.
• Enjoy working closely with operational teams and visiting sites whenever needed.
• Be a team player with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Combine excellent analytical skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics in a clear and structured way.
• Work autonomously, proactively and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Communicate fluently in Dutch or French and English, both orally and in writing.
• Good knowledge of MS Office is considered an asset.

Benefits

• A stimulating and meaningful job within a constantly evolving technological environment.
• Numerous learning and professional development opportunities.
• A competitive salary package, including representation allowance, year‑end bonus, double holiday pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco‑vouchers, sport and culture vouchers, and bonus based on individual and collective results.
• Group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, outpatient care for family members, and private accident insurance.
• Entitlement to 20 vacation days, 5 compensation days, 6 local days, 4 executive days (after 1 year of service) and up to 5 seniority days.
• Year‑end vouchers, birth and marriage bonuses, and partial reimbursement for glasses, dental prostheses or similar needs.
• Company iPhone with subscription (also for private use), reimbursement of internet subscription, and a laptop.
• 30% discount on gas and electricity bills.
• Company car and a public transport subscription or mobility budget available.
• Opportunity to subscribe to shares with a 16.66% discount on the average share price.
• Continued career progression within a Great Place to Work recognised company.

Location

Quai Léon Monnoyer 3, 1000 Brussel