Operations Engineer d/f/m Balance of Plant

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

As part of the Asset Integrity Management Team the Operations Engineer – Balance of Plant (BoP) is responsible for the structural integrity of the foundation systems, secondary steel structures and subsea cables of the NSC Offshore Windfarm. This implies the definition, implementation and optimisation of maintenance and servicing concepts, as well as organisation and implementation of necessary repair campaigns and retrofits, including management of corresponding service contracts.

About the role

• Responsible for the asset integrity of the balance of plant systems in the windfarm, which includes WTG and OSS foundations, secondary steel structures and subsea cable systems
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising scheduled maintenance and repair works, managing associated risks, budget and spare parts inventory
• Main interface to the central Geo Information System (GIS) Team, planning and managing bathymetric surveys and underwater ROV campaigns
• Monitoring the environmental impact on the foundation structures (by support of a Structure Health Monitoring Systems / SHMS) to ensure asset integrity during lifetime of the windfarm  
• Compliance with health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards, applicable laws and regulations
• Provide technical support to the operations team. Conduct root cause analysis, develop repair strategies and coordinate related campaigns, in collaboration with RWE central expert teams
• Managing service contracts and warranty claims with the asset manufacturers (OEMs), service providers and regulators. Supervising statutory inspections for BoP.
• Ensuring continuous improvement and optimization of maintenance and repair strategies, as well as identifying and realising synergies across the offshore fleet
  
  

Job requirements and experience

• University degree or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline, mechanical, civil or electrical engineering
• Experience in the field of operation and maintenance of offshore foundations, steel structures, subsea cables and subsea conditions as well as proven track record in Project & Stakeholder Management
• High interest in marine and subsea systems and related work scope
• Commercial understanding and experience in contract negotiations
• Experience with SCADA systems and SAP PM/MM an advantage
• Ability and fitness to work offshore as well as at height
• Fluent written and spoken English and German
• As this is a site-based role, we would like you to live within commuting distance of Jemgum/Leer (Germany)
  
  

The working location for the initial period is Hamburg. The working location will change to Jemgum once the Nordseecluster office in Jemgum is available in 2026. Flexible arrangements around the location Hamburg can be agreed.

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90072, application period: 13/06/2025.
Any questions? Contact HR: Felix González Fernández, Felix.Gonzalez@rwe.com, Contact Business: Ralf Nüsse

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RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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