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

RWE AG; Den Helder; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V. is seeking an Operations Engineer for Electrical Systems & Innovations to ensure safe, reliable operation of offshore wind assets.

You will support electrical systems, SCADA/OT, and cybersecurity while participating in maintenance planning and technology pilots such as Lidar and subsea storage concepts. Based in Den Helder, the role combines hands-on operation with technical analysis, risk management, and close collaboration with site teams and external

Qualifications

• Degree or proven experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical systems in power generation or substations.
• Solid understanding of SCADA/OT and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of OT security concepts and regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for electrical systems, array cables and communication infrastructure.
• Perform data and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Support risk management, maintenance planning and campaigns for electrical/OT- SCADA.
• Develop spare parts philosophy, inventory and procurement concepts.
• Review problems and alarms related to electrical and OT systems.
• Own maintenance plan for OT and SCADA equipment including lifecycle management.
• Coordinate IT/OT requirements with stakeholders and external partners.
• Prepare RAMS packages for substation visits and audits with OT security focus.

Skills

SCADA/OT

Electrical systems

Data analysis

Risk management

Cyber security concepts

English proficiency

Offshore wind experience

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

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

Location(s): Den Helder, North Holland, NL, 1781 AD

RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V. To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

RWE Offshore Wind is driving the energy transition as one of the leading offshore wind operators worldwide. At our OranjeWind project, we are looking for an Operations Engineer Electrical Systems & Innovations to ensure safe, reliable and optimised operation of our electrical systems and operational technology (OT), and, during the first years of operation, to support innovative technologies such as Lidar and a subsea battery. In this key role you will combine hands‑on operational support with technical expertise in electrical systems, SCADA/OT and cyber security, contributing directly to the performance and continuous improvement of our offshore wind assets.

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

You will be part of the OranjeWind Operations & Maintenance team and work closely with site operations, engineering, asset management, central OT security and external service providers.

Job requirements and experience

• Degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, energy technology, industrial automation or 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

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

We look forward to meeting you.