Operations Engineer d/f/m - Electrical & SCADA Systems - Offshore Wind

RWE; Den Helder; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V. seeks an Operations Engineer for Electrical Systems & Innovations to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrical systems and OT. The role includes supporting innovative technologies and coordinating maintenance, risk management and life‑cycle planning in an offshore wind context.

You will analyse data, manage alarms, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimise performance. Offshore travel and readiness for campaigns are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, energy technology, or equivalent.
• Experience with electrical systems in power generation, transmission, or industrial settings.
• Solid understanding of SCADA and OT systems, maintenance planning and lifecycle management.
• Experience with data analysis and root cause analysis of technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for electrical systems, cables and communication infrastructure.
• Perform data analysis to evaluate performance and drive improvements.
• Support risk management, maintenance planning and campaign scheduling for OT/SCADA.
• Develop spare-parts concepts and inventory strategies for relevant systems.
• Review problems and alarms related to electrical systems and OT.
• Own maintenance plan lifecycle and optimisation for OT/SCADA equipment.
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams and external partners as required.
• Prepare RAMS packages for substation visits and audits.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

SCADA/OT systems

Risk management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Operations Engineer Electrical Systems & Innovations

Full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible. RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V. is seeking an Operations Engineer Electrical Systems & Innovations for the OranjeWind project. The role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable and optimized operation of the project’s electrical systems and operational technology (OT). During the first years of operation the engineer will also support innovative technologies such as Lidars and a subsea battery.

About The Role

• Provide engineering support for electrical systems, array cables and communication infrastructure, including TenneT substation interfaces.
• Perform technical analysis (e.g., data and root cause analysis) to evaluate performance, drive continuous improvement and define mitigation measures.
• Support technical risk management, scheduled maintenance and campaign planning for electrical and OT/SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain spare‑parts philosophy, inventory and procurement concepts for relevant systems and components.
• Review and follow up on problems, issues and alarms related to electrical systems and OT, including array cable repair plans and readiness.
• Act as technical owner of the maintenance plan for OT and SCADA equipment (e.g., HV SCADA, DTS, ICCP) including lifecycle management and optimisation.
• Provide engineering support for IT and OT, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners as required.
• Prepare work requests and RAMS packages for TenneT substation visits and support audits, management reviews and site visits with a focus on OT security.

Job Requirements and Experience

• Degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, energy technology, industrial automation or a comparable technical discipline, or equivalent proven experience.
• Professional experience with electrical systems in power generation, transmission or industrial environments (preferably offshore wind or substations).
• Solid understanding of SCADA and OT systems, including maintenance planning, lifecycle management and troubleshooting.
• Experience with data analysis and root cause analysis of technical issues, including use of relevant tools and methods.
• Familiarity with technical risk management, maintenance concepts and spare‑parts strategies in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of OT security and cyber security concepts, ideally in the context of NIS2 / CER or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to coordinate across disciplines and with external stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in an offshore wind environment and to travel as required for meetings, site visits and offshore campaigns.

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Experience with offshore wind farm operations, array cable systems and cable repair readiness.
• Experience in coordinating or supporting audits, management reviews and site visits related to OT or cyber security.
• Previous involvement in OT security communities, working groups or cross‑site experience exchange.
• Experience with working in the Dutch regulatory environment.

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