O&M Electrical Asset Management Engineer

Parkwind develops, finances, and operates offshore wind farms. Since 2023 Parkwind has been wholly owned by JERA, the Japanese energy group that is one of the world’s largest electricity producers. It is now part of JERA Nex, JERA’s renewable energy subsidiary. With more than a decade of experience and 1028MW under operational management worldwide, Parkwind is currently expanding internationally. Our team of 200 professionals works from Belgium (Leuven & Ostend), Germany, Ireland, Norway, Greece, Australia, and New Zealand, and is committed to making green energy available and affordable for everyone.

Parkwind as an employer

At Parkwind, we want to create a better world for future generations by making offshore wind energy available to all. We are ambitious and set the bar high for ourselves with enthusiasm, not only today but also tomorrow. This is not a short-term job but requires a long-term commitment and vision for the future. And we realize that changing the future starts with ourselves. Parkwind's real magic lies in people.  We do business with people, for people. And that is why we find it essential to work together in an open and safe environment, where everyone feels welcome and can contribute optimally.

Your Role:

Position in Mukran, Rügen 

Main tasks and responsibilities: In collaboration with our competence center in Belgium, you will be responsible for implementing a long-term asset management strategy and translating it into annual maintenance plans to ensure that the offshore high-voltage substation and its foundations can reach their full lifespan. To ensure high-quality aftercare of the substation, you will be responsible for the following tasks:  

• Monitoring the performance of the substation's assets and contractors based on defined KPIs;  

• Providing qualitative analyses, reports, and recommendations to manage the assets and prepare reports at the company level;  

• Managing framework agreements with contractors and service providers to develop long-term relationships;  

• Coordinating and monitoring planned maintenance work on the assets while minimizing the impact on production - the maintenance work is largely performed by subcontractors;  

• Coordinating unplanned maintenance requests - including investigating, analyzing, and resolving ad hoc issues;  

• Managing Development and implementation of corrective and adaptive improvement actions to ensure the durability and full service life of the assets;  

• Implementation of the O&M strategy defined by our Competence Center and adaptation of the strategy to local conditions by analyzing the information collected during offshore inspection campaigns;  

• Supporting R&D initiatives and projects;  

• Conducting and analyzing risk assessments and initiating preventive and corrective actions;  

• Logistical coordination of offshore maintenance activities (crew, equipment, vessel, etc.) and coordination tasks at sea;  

• Responsible for the regular provision of fresh water and diesel to the OSS, as well as the transport and proper disposal of waste and blackwater. 

• Manage warehouse inventory, including chemical products and other materials, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and compliance with safety regulations. 

• Ensure inspection of personal protective equipment (PPE) and lifting support equipment in accordance with warehouse procedures and safety standards. 

After completing the required training, you will work on the offshore energy facility and be responsible for electrical safety precautions and switching authorizations.  

You will assume a range of safety tasks and will report to the local O&M Site Manager.  

A hands-on mentality and flexibility are part of your role.  

You will regularly be at sea to oversee maintenance activities (and occasionally travel), and you will participate in an on-call rotation for emergencies shared by the entire team.  

Your Profile:  

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or electromechanics (or equivalent experience, e.g., Master or Technician).  

• You are fluent in written and spoken German and English.  

• Training or experience in operations or maintenance management is an advantage.  

• You are able to work with common software and IT applications.  

• You are willing to occasionally travel to our Belgian offices in Leuven and Ostend or to other locations for setup work and meetings.  

• A maximum travel time of 1 hour is expected to ensure timely and safe mobilization.  

What we offer:

•        A position in a stimulating professional environment within a sustainable, fast-growing international industry that has a long-term ambition to contribute to global decarbonization.

•        A challenging function with a lot of responsibilities and variety;

•        The ability to develop your personal and professional skills to become a specialist in your chosen field of expertise.

•        An attractive remuneration based on your skills and achievements combined with an extensive package of extra-legal benefits.

•        We believe in the benefit of flexible working hours and location and appreciate that we see one another in person regularly.