Offshore HVDC Site Coordinator / Electrical Supervisor

Brunel GmbH NL Hamburg; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel GmbH NL Hamburg is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to support offshore HVDC converter platform activities, including maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning and site coordination. The role requires hands-on technical oversight, strong contractor management and adherence to electrical safety standards in a complex offshore energy environment.

Candidates with HVDC, offshore wind or high-voltage infrastructure experience are highly preferred; you should be willing to travel

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore wind, HVDC/HGÜ systems, substations, or high‑voltage installations.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV equipment, isolation procedures, LOTO and Permit‑to‑Work systems.
• Experience in site supervision, contractor coordination, maintenance, and/or commissioning.
• VEFK qualification or solid experience within the German electrical safety framework is desirable.
• Good understanding of HVDC converter systems and reactive power compensation is an advantage.
• Strong HSE mindset, proactive approach, and ability to work independently.
• Good English skills; German language skills are beneficial.
• Willingness to work offshore, travel regularly, and participate in standby rotations.
• Offshore medical fitness and offshore safety certification (or willingness to obtain them).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning on offshore HVDC converter platforms.
• Manage OEMs, contractors and service providers ensuring efficient offshore execution.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO and electrical safety standards.
• Monitor progress, technical quality, schedule adherence, and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between operations, engineering, commissioning, HSE and contractors.
• Track defects, non-conformities and outstanding works; prepare site reports and escalate critical issues.
• Fulfill VEFK duties where formally appointed.

Skills

Offshore wind experience

HVDC/HGÜ systems

HV/MV equipment knowledge

Electrical safety systems (LOTO/Permit

Site supervision & contractorCoord

VEFK qualification or German safety

German/English language skills

Offshore travel & standby rotations

Offshore medical fitness & safety cert

Reactive power & HVDC concepts

Education

Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering degree

Technician/Master Craftsman in Electrical field

VEFK qualification or German electrical safety training

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to support offshore HVDC converter platform activities, covering maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and site coordination. The role combines technical oversight, contractor management, electrical safety leadership, and interface coordination within a complex offshore energy environment. Candidates with HVDC, offshore wind, or high-voltage infrastructure experience are highly preferred.

Your Tasks

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning activities on offshore HVDC converter platforms.
• Manage OEMs, contractors, and service providers while ensuring efficient execution of offshore works.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO procedures, and electrical safety standards.
• Monitor work progress, technical quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between operations, engineering, commissioning, HSE teams, and contractors.
• Track technical defects, non-conformities, and outstanding works while preparing site reports and escalating critical issues.
• Assume VEFK (Responsible Electrical Person) duties where formally appointed.

Your qualifications

• Technician, Master Craftsman, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience within offshore wind, HVDC/HGÜ systems, substations, high-voltage installations, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV equipment, electrical isolation procedures, LOTO, and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Experience in site supervision, contractor coordination, maintenance, and/or commissioning activities.
• VEFK qualification or solid experience within the German electrical safety framework is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of HVDC converter systems and reactive power compensation systems is an advantage.
• Strong HSE mindset, proactive approach, and ability to work independently.
• Good English skills; German language skills are considered beneficial.
• Willingness to work offshore, travel regularly, and participate in standby rotations.
• Offshore medical fitness and offshore safety certification (or willingness to obtain them).