SOV Manager d/f/m

RWE AG; Den Helder; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training and development

Career growth

Key role in project

Job summary

RWE Offshore Wind Netherlands B.V. seeks an experienced SOV Manager to lead the operation of the OranjeWind Offshore Wind Farm, 85 km off Den Helder. You will be the senior RWE representative aboard the SOV, coordinating with the vessel crew, Vestas and internal teams to ensure safe, efficient offshore activities.

The role requires a strong safety culture, 14 days on/14 days off, and collaboration across Production, Maintenance and Planning to support Balance of Plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Energy-sector operational experience, offshore wind preferred.
• Proven team leadership and coordination with a hands-on approach.
• Strong understanding of offshore operations and maintenance practices.
• Experience in technical and commercial operational management.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental performance.
• Excellent written/spoken English; offshore fitness and height work.
• Willingness to work in the Netherlands and security screening if required.

Responsibilities

• Represent RWE aboard the SOV and coordinate with vessel operator and Vestas.
• Lead and coordinate RWE personnel onboard daily.
• Champion RWE's Zero Incident Policy and ensure HSE compliance.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance and Planning for safe offshore activities.
• Act as main operational contact between RWE, contractors and crew.
• Ensure effective use of SOV and support contract management.
• Provide backup to Maintenance Coordinator and improve offshore logistics.
• Lead emergency response and crisis-management when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore operations

HSE excellence

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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

RWE is looking for an experienced and motivated SOV Manager to lead the operation of the OranjeWind Offshore Wind Farm, located 85 kilometres off the coast of Den Helder.

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted daily operation of the Service Operations Vessel (SOV). Acting as RWE's senior representative on board, you will coordinate between RWE, Vestas, and the vessel crew to ensure that offshore activities are carried out safely and effectively.

You will report to the Production Manager and work a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation, together with your counterpart in a back-to-back setup. OranjeWind is a 795 MW offshore wind farm equipped with the latest Vestas V236-15 MW turbines and is expected to enter operation in April 2027. During the first five years of operation, turbine maintenance will be delivered by Vestas in close cooperation with RWE, while RWE will be responsible for the Balance of Plant scope.

About the role

• Senior RWE representative aboard the SOV, managing interfaces with the vessel operator and Vestas.
• Lead and coordinate RWE personnel onboard on a day-to-day basis.
• Champion RWE's Zero Incident Policy and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance and Planning teams to deliver safe, efficient offshore activities.
• Act as the main operational contact between RWE, contractors and the vessel crew.
• Ensure effective use of the SOV and daughter craft while supporting contract management.
• Provide backup to the Maintenance Coordinator and help improve offshore logistics and operational interfaces.
• Lead emergency response and crisis-management activities when required.

Job requirements and experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant energy-sector operational experience, preferably within offshore wind.
• Proven team leadership and coordination skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong understanding of offshore operations and maintenance practices.
• Experience covering both technical and commercial aspects of operational management.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental performance.
• Excellent written and spoken English, plus medical fitness for offshore work and working at height.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands and willingness to undertake security screening if required.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Flexible benefits budget and collective insurance schemes.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within RWE in the Netherlands and internationally.
• The opportunity to play a key role in one of the Netherlands' most innovative offshore wind projects.

Any questions? Contact HR: Sebastian Emmelot, [e-mail], Contact Business: André van der Ploeg, [e-mail]

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

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years' experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.

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