Operation and Maintenance Engineer - Helsinki

NW; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NW is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support Finland-based projects, focusing on the technical monitoring and maintenance of the battery energy storage fleet. You will coordinate with manufacturers and local teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation across SCADA platforms.

You will drive improvements through data-driven analysis, plan preventive maintenance with subcontractors, and contribute to digitalization initiatives in collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Technical background in electrical, automation, or energy engineering.
• Experience in operations, maintenance, or commissioning in renewables, energy storage, or power systems.
• Strong analytical and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with SCADA and remote monitoring tools.
• Fluent in English; Finnish, Swedish and/or French are assets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical monitoring and maintenance of the entire BESS fleet.
• Monitor performance using SCADA to ensure optimal operation and efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance with manufacturers and local teams.
• Manage corrective maintenance: prioritize, schedule, and investigate faults.
• Plan preventive maintenance with subcontractors and inspection bodies.
• Ensure O&M activities comply with safety, electrical, environmental and market regulations.
• Support system development and digitalization initiatives with internal teams.

Skills

Technical background

Ops/maintenance experience

Analytical skills

Coordination skills

SCADA familiarity

English fluency

Education

Electrical engineering background

Tools

SCADA tools

Job description

About NW

NW aims to make the energy transition accessible to all. Since 2007, the group has been deploying innovative solutions to increase the share of low-carbon energies in the French electricity mix, support the stability of the electricity network and contributing to the development of electric mobility.

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Start date: as soon as possible

About NW

NW aims to make the energy transition accessible to all. Since 2007, the group has been deploying innovative solutions to increase the share of low-carbon energies in the French electricity mix, support the stability of the electricity network and contributing to the development of electric mobility.

As the first French energy transition unicorn, NW is the leader in France in electricity storage with its JBox® solution and the precursor of high-power charging terminals, its IECharge®. The company is also expanding internationally, particularly in Europe and the United States. In February 2023, NW joined the FrenchTech Next40.

NW owns facilities already in operation in France and is expanding internationally. Due to NW’s growth, we are looking for an Operation and Maintenance Engineer to come and collaborate with the development of our projects in Finland. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

What you will do

• Oversee the technical monitoring and maintenance of the entire BESS fleet.
• Monitor performance by utilizing supervisory platforms (e.g. SCADA) to ensure optimal operation and efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with manufacturers and local maintenance teams.
• Manage corrective maintenance: prioritize, schedule, and ensure quality of fault investigations and repairs. Analyze fault events, propose preventive measures, and support data-driven reliability improvements.
• Plan and monitor preventive maintenance with subcontractors and inspection bodies.
• Ensure and follow that our O&M activities comply with occupational safety, electrical, environmental and electricity market regulations.
• Support system development and digitalization initiatives in cooperation with internal teams.

Desired Skills

• Technical background (electrical, automation, or energy engineering).
• Experience in operations, maintenance, or commissioning in renewables, energy storage, or power systems.
• Strong analytical and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple partners.
• Familiarity with SCADA and remote monitoring tools.
• Fluent in English; Finnish, Swedish and/or French are assets.

Your profile

• You are keen to join a fast-growing company with an ambitious development plan
• You are interested in the renewable energies, storage and electrical mobility universe
• You are autonomous, rigorous, and proactive
• You enjoy adapting to new situations and working on a variety of subjects

Why NW?

• Join a dynamic and positive team conscious about our current climate challenges
• Discover the energy stocking and electric mobility industries
• Participate in company events
• Contribute to one of the most important transitions of our time aiming to achieve environmental stability for future generations

Recruitment process

• HR Interview
• Manager interview
• Final interview