OCC Operator (EU applicants)

Return; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Competitive salary

Job summary

Return is seeking an OCC operator to manage the safe, reliable 24/7 operation of our Battery Energy Storage assets across Europe. The role is hands-on with a rotating shift pattern, requiring calm decision-making during incidents and clear communication in Dutch and English.

You will monitor assets, respond to alarms, coordinate incident responses, and contribute to reporting and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 24/7 experience in control rooms, technical operations, or process operations.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and verbal).
• Must have the right to work in The Netherlands without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety mindset

SCADA experience

Dutch language

English language

Shift work

Education

MBO level

Tools

Remote monitoring

Job description

About Return

Return is the leading European independent energy storage provider, committed to revolutionizing the energy sector. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Return offers innovative, sustainable solutions to store and intelligently manage energy, ensuring power is used efficiently when and where it's needed most. With a growing presence across Europe, Return is at the forefront of the energy transition, integrating large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support grid stability, renewable energy integration, and Europe's net-zero goals. Driven by a team of experts, Return aims to provide reliable energy storage that powers the future of clean energy.

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. Major responsibilities include:

• 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
• Must have the right to work in The Netherlands without employer sponsorship
• Must be 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

Our Offer

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

Due to the nature of this role, a background check (screening) may be conducted as part of the application process.

Why join Return?

At Return, we don’t just talk about impact — we build it. You’ll join a passionate and skilled team where your contributions help shape real‑world solutions and directly support a more sustainable future. Our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition at scale.