Electrical Engineering Lead

What will you do

The Electrical Engineering Lead reports to the Engineering Manager, leads a small team of Electrical engineers and works closely with the Projects, Maintenance and Operations teams.

The Electrical Engineering Lead ensures that the operation, maintenance and configuration of installed electrical equipment is safe and optimized. They focus on the long-term operability and maintainability of installed equipment and progress project work to improve the assets.

The main work location is the Alkmaar office. The position requires visits to the onshore facilities in Noord Holland as well as offshore in the Dutch North Sea.

Responsibilities

• Technical Authority for the Electrical discipline and custodian of performance standards

• Coordinates the Electrical Engineering team, ensuring work is prioritized and progressed with appropriate timing and quality

• Ensures industry standards and relevant legislation are adhered to or exceeded

• Provides direction, engineering support or advises on modifications, improvements and new projects

• Takes the lead in resolving non-routine problems related to electrical systems and equipment

• Performs root cause analyses of system failures

• Coordinates electrical related projects

• Supervises engineering & installation contractors

• Keeps up to date with latest changes in legislation and industry standards and ensures that the changes are incorporated in inspection and maintenance programs.

What we search for in you

We’re happy to hear from professionals with a bachelor’s/master's degree in electrical engineering and at least ten years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the following fields: Low Voltage and High Voltage systems, Electrical drive systems, Electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres (ATEX) and knowledge of relevant electrical and instrument standards. In this role you'll require both Dutch and English language skills.

We'd also like to see as many of the following skills on your CV:

• Pro-active attitude

• Skills to prioritize and progress HSSE, Operations and Project related work

• Skills to lead and develop a small team of junior engineers

• Understanding of engineering contracts and procedures

• Understanding of electrical diagnostic and measurement methods, including interpretation of results (e.g., partial discharge testing)

• The ability to work in multi-discipline project teams

• Client-side experience on an operating facility

• Practical field experience troubleshooting equipment failure

• VCA Vol training

• Experience with safety-related reviews like HAZOP, SIL

• Living in the Netherlands

Even if you do not see yourself reflected in all the skills required, we still encourage you to apply. Research has shown that not everyone applies if they do not feel 100% qualified. However, with our personal development budgets we'd be more than happy to help you grow to your potential in this job.

What we offer

You'll be part of the TAQA team filled with energetic and international people that describe their colleagues as helpful, driven, knowledgeable and professional!

Join us in our work environment and spend your own learning budget on personal development.

We offer a competitive salary, with holiday allowance (8,33%) and thirteenth month. Additionally you'll enjoy a variety of secondary benefits and a more than solid pension plan.

Who are we

We focus on the on- and offshore production of oil and gas as well as the operation of two underground gas storage facilities. The latter are strategic assets in the reliable provision of gas in the Netherlands. Their importance will only increase in the coming years as the greater dependence on gas imports will mean domestic storage becomes key to maintaining security of supply.

The energy landscape in the Netherlands is changing, and TAQA is supporting the energy transition in two key ways: we are contributing to continuity of gas supply in the short-term as the transition agenda moves forward. We are also participating in large-scale sustainability developments such as hydrogen and green gas expertise center Investa and Porthos, a CO₂ capture and storage project.

Our success as a company depends on the engagement and passion of our people. Although our organization is large and global, locally we work with short reporting lines in an open and informal culture.

We strive for diversity when attracting talent to our organisation and give your personal development our full attention. In all we do, safety is our first priority. The safety and care of our people, as well as our surroundings and the environment.

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