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 (MTP) 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 (RCA), 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
• Being able to utilize standard CAD software (e.g. Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD) and understand associated standard

Job requirements and experience

• University degree in mechanical/civil engineering, plant engineering, shipbuilding or comparable qualification
• Min 5 year experience in the field of operation and maintenance of offshore foundations, steel structures, subsea cables and subsea conditions
• 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 in CAD design of offshore structures/ships and a robust knowledge of material science
• Ability and fitness to work offshore as well as at height
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken English and German

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91928, application period: 15/05/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Felix González Fernández, Felix.Gonzalez@rwe.com, Contact Business: Ralf Nüsse

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 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 a clean energy future.

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