OCC Operator (EU applicants)

PetsApp; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role in a mission-driven company

New, high-tech, comfortable OCC

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary package including shift allowances

Job summary

Return in Amsterdam is seeking an OCC operator responsible for the safe 24/7 operations of battery energy storage assets across Europe. The role requires shift work and participation in a rotation, ensuring reliable operations and effective incident response.

Candidates should possess a strong safety mindset, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and be fluent in both Dutch and English. This hands-on position offers competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 24/7 experience in control rooms, technical operations, or process operations.
• Willing to work in shift rotation including nights and weekends.
• Right to work in the Netherlands without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable operations of all Return BESS assets.
• Act as the first point of contact during critical incidents.
• Provide insights through reporting and help build operational knowledge.

Skills

Safety mindset

Clear communication skills in Dutch and English

Calm under pressure

Experience in control rooms or technical operations

Education

MBO level of thinking

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Your Role

As OCC operator, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable 24/7 operations of our battery energy storage assets across Europe. This is a hands‑on operational role where you will work shifts.

• Safe Operations: ensure safe, reliable operations of all Return BESS assets, responding to alarms, incidents, and deviations according to established protocols.
• Shift Work: participate in the shift rotation to maintain 24/7 coverage.
• Incident Response: act as first point of contact during critical incidents, coordinating response efforts and communication with stakeholders.
• Reporting: provide insight to different stakeholders through reporting.
• Knowledge Building: help build operational knowledge within the team through training, documentation, and sharing of learnings.

Your Profile

General Profile

• Strong safety mindset
• MBO level of thinking
• 5+ years of 24/7 experience in control rooms, technical operations, or process operations.
• Calm under pressure with clear decision‑making abilities during incidents.
• Clear communicator in both Dutch and English (written and verbal).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and remote monitoring platforms.
• Willing to work in shift rotation including nights and weekends.
• Right to work in the Netherlands without employer sponsorship.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands (no relocation provided).

Nice to Haves

• Experience with BESS, power plants, substations, or other energy infrastructure.
• Working proficiency in Spanish and/or German.
• Basic understanding of energy markets and grid operations.

Benefits

• Hands‑on role in a mission‑driven company at the forefront of energy transition.
• New, high‑tech, comfortable OCC.
• Working with cutting‑edge energy storage technologies.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including shift allowances.