WTG Package Manager

Parkwind NV / JERA NEX

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 160 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.

As our global portfolio grows, we are looking for a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) package manager to join our WTG package team.

Your role:

As a WTG package manager, you will develop and build large-scale offshore wind farms in Europe and beyond. As part of a core project team, you will contribute to building financially strong business cases for offshore wind farms and helping to bring the projects to financial close. You will take the lead in managing the wind turbine package scope which consist of:

• Setting out with your peers the project development plan for a new offshore wind farm; identify and procure the required studies in early development phase (before the concession bid).
• Estimate cost components (capex and opex) of an early development wind farm and work closely with the tender team to define optimal wind farm concepts and win concessions.
• Building and maintaining a good and strong working relationship with the supply chain and acting as the formal commercial interface towards various tenderers and contractors
• Mapping out procurement strategies and organize the procurement for Turbine Supply and Turbine Maintenance Contracts.
• Coordinating and Leading contract negotiations with turbine suppliers and installation vessel suppliers for key contracts within the project.
• Identifying and overseeing the technical interfaces between the WTG package and other packages of the project.

Your profile:

• Master’s Degree and in Mechanical, Electrical or Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management of utility-scale projects. Experience in offshore wind energy is a plus.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and contractors.
• Quality and Safety mindset with knowledge of QHSSE legislation associated with construction projects.
• Fluent knowledge of English, written and spoken (other languages are a plus).
• Motivated team player, diligent and possess a high integrity.
• Pro-active and problem-solving attitude who combines theory with practice.
• Proven ability to manage your own workload and meet demanding timelines.
• Willing to travel regularly in Europe and beyond.

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.

Work alongside some of the world’s leading offshore energy experts and join us in building a sustainable future. Apply now!