Control Centre Operator

Ringhals AB; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Vattenfall's Operational Control Centre in Denmark is seeking a skilled professional to monitor and optimize wind turbines and transformer stations in real time. You will respond to alarms, plan switching operations under WESR, and coordinate with internal teams and authorities around the clock.

The role requires a technical education in electrical systems or wind turbine operations, fluency in Danish and English, and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems or wind turbine operations.
• Ability to navigate digital systems confidently.
• Fluent in Danish and English.
• Strong safety focus and systematic approach.
• Willingness to work in shifts and handle high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and optimizing wind turbines and transformer stations in real time.
• Responding quickly to alarms to minimize downtime.
• Planning switching operations under Wind Electrical Safety Rules (WESR).
• Handling permits and ensuring return to normal operation after maintenance or incidents.
• Maintaining open communication with internal teams and authorities.
• Preparing precise operational reports and contributing to grid balance coordination.
• Identifying and sharing opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Electrical experience

Wind turbine ops

IT literacy

Danish & English

Safety culture

Independent decisions

Education

Technical education (electrician / wind turbine tech)

Job description

Vattenfall’s Operational Control Centre is a central part of our Business Unit Wind, Offshore, Generation. We monitor more than 1,500 wind turbines and provide support to all Vattenfall sites Onshore and Offshore within turbine monitoring, high-voltage control, and marine coordination – 24/7, all year round. Our goal is to ensure high availability and safe operations, enabling us to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free society together.

Your Tasks

• Monitoring and optimizing wind turbines and transformer stations in real time
• Responding quickly to alarms and unforeseen errors to minimize downtime
• Planning and performing switching operations under Wind Electrical Safety Rules (WESR)
• Handling permits and ensuring proper return to normal operation after maintenance or incidents
• Ensuring open communication with internal teams and external authorities – both in daily operations and during critical incidents
• Preparing precise operational reports and contributing to the coordination of grid balance
• Identifying and sharing opportunities for process improvements across the organization

Qualifications

• Has a technical education as an electrician, wind turbine technician, or similar
• Has experience with electrical systems or wind turbine operations – experience from a control room is an advantage
• Thrives with shift work and being able to keep your head cool under pressure
• Has good IT skills and can navigate digital systems confidently
• Speaks and writes fluent Danish and English
• Has a strong safety focus and works systematically and collaboratively
• Can make independent decisions and communicate clearly with colleagues and partners

Additional Information

• Workplace: Esbjerg, Denmark. You must live within daily transport distance.
• All high-voltage tasks must be performed in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Security clearance from the Danish Energy Agency is required for this position.

Our offer

We can offer you the opportunity to make a real world difference whilst shaping your own working environment and career. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, a progressive, inclusive culture, and the chance to work with some of the best in the industry. You will play a vital role within interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues; our 'Ask and Share' concept is embedded in the way we work. We also offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

At Vattenfall we believe that diversity contributes to a more attractive and successful company and we strive to be a role model for diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfil within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation.